The Assistant Coach will also be responsible for secondary administrative duties which could include game day management, equipment room oversight, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

This position functions as the substitute Head Coach when the Head Coach is unavailable.

The role requires that an ideal candidate be able to cover any and all coaching duties normally tasked to the Head Coach for short periods of time.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting with sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions Assisting with game plan development and team/opponent analysis Assisting with gameday execution, management, instruction, and evaluation Recruiting scholar-athletes to Bryn Mawr College. Working with Head Coach and Admissions Office on identifying prospective scholar-athletes. Demonstrating a sincere interest in social, emotional, academic development, professional and personal development, as well as the athletic welfare of scholar-athletes. Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with scholar-athletes.

Bachelor’s degree is required.  A Master’s Degree is preferred.  

Candidates will have 2-3 years’ coaching experience, and collegiate playing experience is preferred.  Candidates need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time. Must have technical and tactical knowledge of field hockey, and a thorough understanding of strategy and rules of the game. 

The ideal candidate will also have experience in leadership roles or as an interim Head Coach.  

As a condition of employment, the assistant coach will obtain and maintain background checks as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (ACT 153 clearances).? 

CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred. 

Preferred to become van certified upon hiring. 

About Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts women’s college with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of about 1,400 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 14 percent are international students). There are over 300 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.

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