Provide leadership for the NCAA Division I intercollegiate women’s field hockey program. Administer and promote the program within the university’s mission. Assist in the development of Women’s Field Hockey as a Kent State varsity sport. Reports to Athletic Director or designated supervisor.
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Provide leadership for the women’s field hockey team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athlete skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
Oversee recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Develop policies and procedures for student-athletes and coaches.
Administer program budget, analyze funding needs, and plan fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program.
Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes; counsel and advise student-athletes.
Perform marketing and public relations duties to promote the program.
Provide direct supervision of assistant coaches and other assigned staff.
Perform related duties as assigned, as permitted under NCAA and MAC rules and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field. Four years of progressively responsible coaching and/or playing experience in NCAA Division field hockey. Must be able to travel and to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
Knowledge Of:
National Collegiate Athletics Association and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations
Skill In:
Public relations and/or marketing * Training and/or instructing student-athletes * Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication * Personal computer applications, including MS Office Suite
Ability To:
Recruit, retain, counsel, and advise student-athletes * Provide leadership and direction Manage a budget and raise funds * Analyze situations and develop solutions Travel and work nontraditional hours *
Kent State University, a member of the Mid-American Conference and sponsor of 19 Division 1 Varsity sports, and is located in Kent, Ohio. Kent State University is the second largest university in Ohio and serves more than 39,000 students attending classes on eight regional campuses, a college of podiatric medicine, and a regional academic center. Kent State is a public, state institution of Ohio and offers a full range of educational opportunities in more than 360 academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Kent State University ranks among the nation’s top 74 public high research universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.