ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Field Hockey Coach provides overall management, guidance, and strategy development for the Field Hockey program. They will be responsible for implementing and managing all phases of a competitive Division II program in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and Converse University regulations.

Team Management - (40%)

Ensure program recruitment and retention goals are attained. Administer and direct all aspects of the program.

Submit and maintain annual budgets.

Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.

Academic monitoring of student-athletes.

Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University.

Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student-athlete and the team.

Provide regular support and direction to student-athletes.

Make retention of student-athletes a goal and priority.

Assist in managing social media accounts.

Promote, as well as monitor, the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.

Plan and implement procedures for home and away contests (food, travel, cash requests).

Program Management - (10%)

Develop an annual line-item budget and closely monitor the allocation and expenditures of funds to maintain a balanced budget.

Plan and carry out in-season conditioning and practices, evaluate team and individual performance.

Prepare and carry out off-season conditioning, practice and other related activities Establish team and individual goals.

Prepare event plans from personal scouting reports.

Conduct maintenance of physical equipment and resources.

Maintain inventory of uniforms, supplies, equipment, etc.

Maintain a complete inventory of all equipment and uniforms pertaining to the sport.

Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the athletics administration.

Recruit and hire additional Assistant/GA Coaches.

Recruiting - (30%)

Recruit quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and on-campus visits.

Recruits student-athletes to maintain the expected squad size.

Work closely with the Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid in the recruiting process.

Team Work - (10%)

Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures.

Work with the Director of Athletics on scheduling.

Works with the Director of Athletic Communications regarding publicity.

Works with the Athletic Trainers.

Responsible for working with the supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Understand the University's policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly.

Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner.

Manage your staff consistently with University personnel policies.

Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.

Ensure that all financial requests are handled according to department and University policy.

All guarantees must be approved by the Director of Athletics.

Participate on campus, conference, and NCAA committees, if applicable.

Community (5%)

Create and cultivate professional relationships with the community to build both recruiting and sponsorship opportunities.

Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national high schools.

Schedule and participate in community service with staff and student-athletes.

Develop and implement team fundraisers.

Participate in department fundraisers.

Develop and implement an annual summer camp(s)/clinic(s).

Represent Converse University at conferences and events as needed.

Ensures that Converse is featured in regional and nationally.

Actively participates in the development of Converse University's strategic plan and operational plans and is accountable for carrying out goals that are specific to their area of responsibility.

Collaborates with other areas on team goals as needed.

Attend departmental staff meetings, clinics, workshops, etc.

Attend campus-wide staff meetings.

Other Duties - (5%)

Assume game day management duties as necessary.

Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Associate VP and Director of Athletics, which may include administrative responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
1-2 years of intercollegiate coaching experience
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Commitment to liberal arts education
Compliance with the University's Service Expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
3-5 years of intercollegiate coaching experience
Strong recruiting background
Fundraising experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Promotes the mission of the institution to all faculty, staff, students and community at large
Excellent human relations, communication and organization skills.
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of athletic conditioning and team training and safety.
Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.
Well-grounded philosophy of honesty, integrity and respect.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various constituents including both internal to the organization and with the public.
Ability to work with and engage a diverse group of people.
Ability to work independently yet value and support a team-based environment.
Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude.
A strong work ethic and be flexible.
Genuine concern for student's development and well-being.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and make value judgments, which may set new policy.
Ability to schedule and organize workflow and coordinate efforts among and between different functional areas.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with poise under pressure and against deadlines.
Ability to exhibit a high degree of tact, energy, and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle extremely confidential information.
Ability to meet various reporting deadlines throughout the year.
Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all applicable NCAA, conference, department and University regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operation of the individual sport and general success of the program.

GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION: Reporting to the Associate VP and Director of Athletics, the Head Field Hockey position is responsible for all teaching and instruction provided to student-athletes. Responsible for budget management and accounts as assigned. Each of these functions entails decision-making that requires discretion and a significant degree of independent judgment. The coach must develop and maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play. Requires significant influence and communication with leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional, requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

Work Schedule: Sunday through Saturday - hours vary; includes "after-hours" work throughout the year

Licenses: Valid SC Driver's License

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

About Converse University - Athletic Department

Converse was founded in 1889 by Dexter Edgar Converse to provide the liberal education of undergraduate women in a residential setting. Since our founding, Converse has been a community of scholars, where students and faculty pursue scholarly excellence and collaborate in the search for truth while developing in students personal honor, confidence, and the curiosity and skills to be life-long learners. The college draws much of its character from its Christian heritage and welcomes students of all faiths. Converse remains committed to building and strengthening our academic programs to be responsive for the future. In 1964 our co-educational graduate programs launched, providing innovative programs for adult and professional study. In the Fall of 2020 we expanded our mission by offering our distinctive undergraduate education to women and men. Converse’s undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs advance a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation. Our graduates thrive in roles of leadership, service, and citizenship in their personal lives, community and beyond. A group of Converse students walk across the campus qu...ad at sunset. On July 1, 2021, Converse formally acknowledged its long-held university status with a name change to Converse University. Converse University encompasses the School of Education, the School of Business and Data Science, the School of Education, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of the Arts, and the Graduate School. While Converse is now co-educational across all programs, through the programming of the Converse College for Women we reaffirm the founder’s conviction that a small undergraduate residential liberal arts college is uniquely powerful environment for developing women’s talents Our Mission Converse empowers students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Our Vision Converse advances a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation. Our Core Values Converse University prides itself on embracing a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation. Supporting our mission are seven core values that guide Converse’s commitment to creativity and the development of wise leaders. These enduring beliefs serve as the compass for Converse. They transcend time, extend across the institution and guide our actions and decisions. EXCELLENCE drives us to achieve the best in all that we pursue; to develop competence, confidence and courage to realize full potential in mind, body and spirit. INTEGRITY calls us to cultivate and exercise honor, character and vision in daily decisions and actions; to act honestly and justly when confronted with ethical dilemmas and life’s challenges. EXPLORATION compels us to think critically and creatively in the acquisition of knowledge and skills; to discover and enrich scholarship and research, disciplines, methods and vocations through hands-on learning and leadership and through discovery, discourse and debate. DIVERSITY inspires us to embrace the different perspectives, experiences, cultures, backgrounds, talents and contributions that comprise a global society; to enhance and expand inclusivity as we build a stronger multi-dimensional community. RESPECT leads us to value self and others, recognizing the legitimacy of individuality in belief, expression and perspective; to exercise civility, mindfulness and responsibility in words and actions. COMMUNITY motivates us to develop a dynamic network of relationships through a balance of work and play that nurtures the abilities of each member in order to establish a better whole; to mentor, collaborate and communicate as engaged citizens who effect positive change. PROGRESS challenges us to think strategically toward the future by employing creativity, adaptability, ingenuity and innovation; to advance and transform the world around us. The Founder’s Ideal Dexter Edgar Converse “It is my conviction that the well-being of any country depends much upon the culture of her women, and I have done what I could to found a college that would provide for women thorough and liberal education, so that for them the highest motives may become clear purposes and fixed habits of life; and I desire that the instruction and influence of Converse College be always such that the students may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly; and that they may learn to love God and humanity, and be faithful to truth and duty, so that their influence may be characterized by purity and power. “It is also my desire and hope that Converse College be always truly religious, but never denominational. I believe that religion is essential to all that is purest and best in life, here and hereafter. I wish the College to be really, but liberally and tolerantly, Christian; for I believe that the revelation of God in Christ is for salvation; and I commend and commit the College to the love and guidance of God, and to the care, sympathy, and fidelity of my fellowmen.” -Dexter Edgar Converse, founder of Converse College.

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