Rhodes College seeks a Head Field Hockey Coach to coordinate all phases of intercollegiate field hockey program.
Job Responsibilities
Develop competitive teams in the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference (CFHC), the region, and nationally in the NCAA DIII landscape. Maximize student-athlete's talent on the field while supporting the high academic standards of the institution by exhibiting a positive coaching philosophy.
Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence and returning of phone calls in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as directed.
Work with the Rhodes Athletics compliance office to ensure the program and student-athletes operate within all rules of Rhodes College Athletics, Rhodes College, NCAA Division III, and the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference (CFHC). Must score a 75 on the annual NCAA Rules Test.
Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.
Select, supervise, evaluate and guide the professional development of assistant coach staff.
Manage operational budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives while overseeing the purchase of inventory, uniforms, equipment, facilities maintenance/upgrade and travel.
Establish a competitive schedule, coordinate team travel and maintain compliance with college guidelines pertaining to class hours missed.
Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email and in-person visits.
Collaborate with College and athletic units, including admissions, financial aid, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, compliance and development.
Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
Supervise student athletes in the varsity weight room.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, required.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
2-3 years of field hockey coaching experience at the high school or college level required.
Must communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and other college personnel.
Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Rhodes is a national, four-year, private, coeducational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, and honor among ourselves. We enjoy one of the country’s most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, an economic, political, and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges located in a major metropolitan area.
The Rhodes experience combines the best of the classroom and the real world—through internships, service, research, and other opportunities in Memphis and far beyond. Students learn, play, and serve others with a determination to grow personally and to improve the quality of life within their communities.
Rhodes has garnered accolades from The Princeton Review for value, internships, community service, and campus beauty; is on U.S. News & World Report's list of 2024 Best Colleges; is on Money magazine's list of Best Colleges; has been named a Top Music Business School by Billboard magazine; cited by Niche for its liberal arts curriculum; is featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges for strong programs in economics, English, international s...tudies, history, chemistry, business, biology, and psychology; is identified by Stacker as a best college in a big city and Forbes magazine as a top college in the country; and designated by the Fulbright Program as a top producer of U.S. scholars and students studying and working abroad.
Rhodes is also one of 50 colleges included in both editions of The Princeton Review’s list of “Colleges That Create Futures” and continues to be included in each new edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck.
