Assistant Field Hockey Coach

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Position Information Job Category

Casual Wage

Position Title

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division Department

Field Hockey

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$25.00 - $30.00/hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Colgate University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a part‑time position working with the field hockey team. Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution;

and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

Assist Colgate’s field hockey team at practices and competitions. Job duties include but are not limited to skill instruction.

Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

• adhere to Head Coach’s philosophy
• athletic instruction/coaching
• program operations and administration as designated by head coach
• game scouting and coding of opponents
• post game analytics
• assist with camps and clinics
• recruitment of student athletes

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student‑athletes.

Requirements Professional Experience/ Qualifications

1‑3 years of experience in coaching or participation in field hockey.

Preferred Qualifications Education

Physical Requirements Other Information

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, is required.

Requisition Number

2025CW008

Posting

Temporary

Yes

Work Schedule

This position is expected to run from August 1st, 2025 through April 30th, 2026.

In-season

Hours:

August
- November per week: 25hrs

Job Open Date

03/20/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain,…