Associate Head Coach - Field Hockey

Department:

Field Hockey

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Affiliate

Job Req ID:

Department:

Field Hockey

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Affiliate

Job Req ID:

R106620

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and Five (5) years of Coaching Experience with an NCAA Division I Field Hockey Program or the equivalent internationally. Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.

Position Description:

The Associate Head Coach for Field Hockey is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the overall coordination and execution of the University of Louisville’s NCAA, Division I Field Hockey program including identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes, practice and game preparation, coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, other administrative responsibilities and promoting an atmosphere of compliance within the program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaching: Develop skills of student-athletes; plan, prepare, and conduct individual and team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition and instruct student-athletes in techniques of the sport.

• Serve as the lead international and domestic recruiter for the program. Responsible for identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes and assisting in the development and execution of recruiting strategy for the program, including all official and unofficial visits and recruiting event schedules, etc.

• Prepare and analyze scouting reports on all opponents to develop game plan/strategy.

• Responsible for video technology, including game day, practices, video referral, uploading for coaches, team, opponents, and umpires.

• Responsible for ensuring academic metrics are met (e.g. GPA goals, APR, GSR). Liaison to Academic Counselor and maintaining academic integrity and ensuring students are staying on track for NCAA eligibility or to graduate.

• Student-Athlete Welfare: Mentoring, managing and development of the student-athletes. Assist in the development and execution of the program’s leadership curriculum.

• Responsible for Compliance monitoring, submitting required weekly/monthly reports including recruiting activities, ARMS software, CARA logs, TeamWorks, etc.

• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program through strict adherence to NCAA, ACC and university rules and regulations through monitoring of program activities, active involvement and commitment to continuous rules education, timely submission of compliance-related documents, and immediate reporting of any knowledge of potential rules violation involving self or others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• USA or other International Coaching Accreditation/Certification.

• Experience in video analysis i.e. SportsCode, Spiideo or the equivalent.

• Experience with program management (e.g., scholarships and financial aid; budgeting; playing season coordination, etc.)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ARMS Software, and TeamWorks

• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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