West Chester University Seeks Full-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach

ASSISTANT FIELD HOCKEY COACH (FULL-TIME)

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

This is a position within the Division of Student Affairs.

WCU serves approximately 17,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 23% identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black, Asian, and Native American Indian nations, and 24% are eligible for Pell grants. With approximately 30% designated as the first in their family to complete a bachelor's degree, WCU is the first to earn "First Forward Designation," an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. 

Responsibilities Include:  

• Assist the Head Field Hockey Coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level 
• Coach and demonstrate high level advanced technical and tactical skills 
• Organize and administer camps and clinic programming 
• Recruit student athletes 
• Assist at practice  
• Video break down and analysis 
• Travel for recruiting and competition 

• Bachelor's degree 
• Collegiate playing or coaching experience 

• Demonstrated expertise teaching advanced skill sets
• Video breakdown experience
• Recruitment experience 
• Experience coaching camps and clinics
• Demonstrated leadership experience

The salary for this position is $37,500.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references (All required for consideration).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist. No phone calls please.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.