Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: JR00099648
The University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to providing a wide array of athletic opportunities on both the intercollegiate and recreational levels which will enhance and enrich the educational experience of our students, as well as provide recreational and fitness facilities and activities for the entire University community. This position is responsible for oversight of all aspects of field hockey program including recruiting, coaching, and counseling of student-athletes. Oversee fiscal responsibilities pertaining to preparing, monitoring, and verifying expenditures associate with program. Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes. Direct and coordinate the field hockey staff including planning, organization, and coaching of the team. Support fundraising efforts for ongoing operation of field hockey program.
Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises, and any sport specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
Consistently recruit national and international caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through electronic, phone, and in-person contact. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, commitment to development, academic ability, and athletic skill. Evaluate recruits at competition. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions regarding top prospect academic viability.
Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, sports performance, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, University, and divisional rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
Serve as role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed. Provide support system to all student-athletes on the team. Create a culture that supports mental health.
Build strong relationships with alumni and friends of the program. Work closely with athletic development to fundraise to meet annual fundraising goal and endowment targets.
A bachelor’s degree and 5 years to 7 years of experience coaching field hockey required, preferably at the collegiate level.
The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous re...tirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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