Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Assistant Field Hockey Coach. Gettysburg is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,200 primarily residential students. The College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background to serve in this position. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position reporting to the Head Field Hockey Coach.

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with the leadership, organization, administration and supervision of all aspects of the field hockey program, including recruiting and retaining highly qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success, implementing a comprehensive strategy for scheduling and organizing practices, planning travel, accommodations and meals, to ensure proper preparation for student-athletes, demonstrating a high level of involvement in the personal, academic development and health and welfare of student-athletes, supporting the College Advancement Division with fundraising efforts and alumni activities, working cooperatively with department offices, including athletic communications, athletic training and equipment room staffs in regard to public relations efforts, practice coordination, health and safety of student-athletes and team uniform/equipment needs, and additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director Athletics.

The successful candidate will have earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree is preferred. One to three years of successful coaching experience at any level, experience with field hockey through coaching or playing experience, ability to work effectively in the environment of an academic demanding liberal arts institution and abide by all NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference and institutional policies, proficiency with technology applications applicable to the position, maintenance of a valid driver's license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies, and CPR/AED and First Aid Certification is required.

Salary is $44,000 and complemented by an excellent benefits package.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references through our online system. For full consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, July 10 2026. Review of application materials will continue until the position is filled.