Assoc Head Coach-Field Hockey

About the Opportunity Position Summary: As the direction of the Director/Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach of Field Hockey is responsible for teaching and instructing the student-athletes. Responsibilities include running aspects of the practices, assisting in making strategic decisions in competition situations, and assisting and participating in all aspects of teaching the students the elements of the sport. Supporting the program as needed during the Cross Country season and adequately complete assigned administrative duties, the Associated Head Coach of Field Hockey will conduct all applicable operations in a manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the University and Athletics Department in accordance with the NCAA, CAA, ECAC and IC4A rules. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required as well as 4-6 years of intercollegiate varsity and/or professional coaching experience or other related experience. Must have sport-specific technical and tactical knowledge. Good understanding and commitment to the mission of Northeastern and the role that athletics plays within the University. Proficiency in Excel and Word, internet and email capabilities. Job Duties: Actively assist in the recruiting, coaching, teaching, instructing and skill development for the assigned event group. Assist in the academic and athletic development of the student athletes. Assist in the maintenance of accurate database of recruiting, results, records and season top performances. Assist in the administration of NCAA paperwork. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of and follow all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules. Display professionalism, good judgment and support of the department mission, core values and goals. Serve as an effective role model for the student-athletes. Performs other duties as required by the Director/Head Coach of Field Hockey Position Type Athletics Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-powered lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations—in Boston; the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; and Vancouver—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs—in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 140 multidisciplinary majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.