Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Department: Athletics

Date: 02/01/2019

POSITION VACANCY

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College's deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. Colby invites applicants to apply for the position of:

ASSISTANT FIELD HOCKEY COACH

Department of Athletics

Full-Time, 10-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 28 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level, and four programs (men’s and women’s Alpine and Nordic Skiing) that complete at the Division I level. The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,000 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.

The College has broken ground on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art athletics complex, scheduled to open in the fall of 2020, which is destined to be among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center will include an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength & fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College recently opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.

The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks an assistant field hockey coach beginning August 1, 2019 and ending May 31, 2020. This is a full-time appointment. The assistant field hockey coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III field hockey program. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
  
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
  
• Plan and prepare for games
  
• Contribute to strength and conditioning program including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes
• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes including academic counseling and advising
  
• Monitor academic progress of athletes
  
• Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
  
• Research academic and athletic credentials
  
• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone, and one-on-one meetings
  
• Organize and implement overnight visits
  
• Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
  
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
  
• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
  
• Provide effective communication to head coach
  
• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
  
• Serve as a coordinator of team travel
  
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the field hockey program
  
• Secondary assignment to be determined
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Operates on turf, grass, gymnasium, and training rooms. General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.