Open Date 4/17/2025
Classification Athletic Coach
Department Athletics & Recreation
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
System Job Title Assistant Coach
DescriptionSUPERVISION RECEIVED: Head Coach and Athletic Director as appropriate
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student athletes as appropriate
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach is responsible to support and help build the Field Hockey program on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. The efforts in conducting a representative of the program in the sport of Field Hockey. Duties specified below will be the specific responsibilities for which the Assistant Coach will be paid. To provide the Assistant Coach with additional opportunity for involvement and professional growth in a variety of other activities (practice planning, recruiting, team meetings, scouting, organizing/running camps, travel arrangements, etc).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist Head Coach with practice organization, game planning, and game day coaching.
- Assist Head Coach with all phases of recruiting: identifying and attracting prospects to Moravian University, evaluating prospects through film and school visits.
- Assist with scheduling of prospect campus visits, and home visits.
- Assist with the development of student-athletes by advising, educating, and motivating.
- Help Head Coach with team building and character development of student-athletes.
- Assist with administrative duties including academic supervision of team members, travel arrangements for away games, recruiting data and other duties as assigned.
- Help lead Head Coach with other coaching, recruiting and/or administrative responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the head coach.
- Performs other duties and special projects that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Education: A bachelor's degree and related professional experience, or a combination of experiences leading to similar qualification, required. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience: Coaching at the intercollegiate level preferred; related coaching experience in other areas/levels considered (directly related personal experience or college courses may be substituted equally for up to one year's experience); or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to deal with all constituencies within and outside of the University community including but not limited to students, parents, staff, and faculty.
- Flexibilityof time necessary to makecommitment to varying time needs of the position.
ATHLETIC CORE VALUES:Commitment: We are committed to our student-athletes, teams, and to the institution. A strong work ethic and good character are non-negotiables to meet the goals of our athletic department and our 23 NCAA Division III teams.
Opportunity: We strive to maximize each and every person's potential. Being a Moravian student-athlete means you will have the opportunity to compete and excel in all facets of the collegiate experience including but not limited to academics, athletics, and world experiences while immersed in an innovative community.
Respect: We will foster an environment of respect for ourselves, to our teammates, to our community, and to our opponents. We recognize the importance of diversity, integrity, honesty, and personal growth and believe in the power of a team.
Excellence: We will show up and hold ourselves and others to this standard. The Moravian Athletics standard believes in continuous improvement, competitive success, and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Moravian University's mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University's institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at or ?. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University?.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
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