Assist Head Coach by serving as first assistant coach with responsibility in all facets of the women's field hockey program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on field hockey skills and techniques, educating on field hockey rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice.Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations. Primary Responsibilities (60%):Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:
rules & fundamentals
skill attainment
techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
team concepts
Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:
assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations
Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to (10%):
collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
maintaining records
effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities
administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
2-3 years prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged, specifically with Gamebreaker for coding and film evaluation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This is a part time position: 20 hour per week, 4 month, seasonal, position (August 1 - November 30)
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefitsHoly Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download: click here APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.
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