Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Assistant Coach of Field Hockey will assist the Head Coach with the organization, development, and implementation of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Field Hockey program that competes in the Big Ten Conference. Responsibilities include recruiting, scouting, coaching, travel coordination, program administration, fundraising, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, the international hockey community, and the general public. The Assistant Coach will have knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Preferences: Competitive (FIH) international coaching and/or playing experience preferred. (The Fédération Internationale de Hockey, commonly known by the acronym FIH)

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of at least three reference

Best Consideration Date: February 10, 2025

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Assistant Coach of Field Hockey will assist the Head Coach with the organization, development, and implementation of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Field Hockey program that competes in the Big Ten Conference. Responsibilities include recruiting, scouting, coaching, travel coordination, program administration, fundraising, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, the international hockey community, and the general public. The Assistant Coach will have knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Preferences: Competitive (FIH) international coaching and/or playing experience preferred. (The Fédération Internationale de Hockey, commonly known by the acronym FIH)

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of at least three reference

Best Consideration Date: February 10, 2025

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes.

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

PRES-ICA-Women's Sports

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$60,000 - $130,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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