Assistant Coach/Technical Director of Field Hockey
James Madison University
Application
Details
Posted: 23-May-23
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Field Hockey
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Internal Number: 4207996
Assistant Coach/Technical Director of Field Hockey
James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Assistant Coach/Technical Director of Field Hockey. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is upon first availability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in all aspects of the program, including duties assigned by the Head Coach/Athletic Department. • The job includes, but is not limited to, daily team operations, assessment and recruiting, including internationals, team and event management, individual development, video analysis, scouting, game prep and alumni engagement.
Required Qualifications:
• Passion for the game of field hockey • At least 2 years of coaching experience at the college level or club level. • Positive, productive, good energy and hard working.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of high-performance culture • Have worked with GPS or equivalent system • Understanding of coding, TeamXTream, Sportscode, High performance knowledge of the game • Desired experience in use of GPS system, or similar sports science knowledge, TeamXStream, Sportscode, Pregame film development. • Desired experience and proficiency in technical and tactical breakdown of the game of Field Hockey. • Must Have a Passion for the game and for coaching the game
To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14648 or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F2184. Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.