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Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Residence Campus - Boston, MAResidence Campus - Boston, MAResidence Campus - Boston, MA
R11007

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the head coach, this position's primary responsibility is to aid the head coach in all aspects of day to day operations of the field hockey program. This is a part-time, 12 month position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping develop and maintain a competitive and positive team culture and must be available for all practices and games throughout the academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide on field instruction for practice and games
• Assist the head coach with planning and executing practices and game strategies
• Support film breakdown and game analysis
• Help manage team social media and promotional content
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes
• Help with travel logistics for away competitions
• Build positive relationships with team members, staff, and the broader Simmons community

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Coaching Experience (1-2 years preferred)
• Collegiate playing experience
• Ability to attend all practices and games, including evenings and weekends
• A commitment to supporting student-athletes' development on and off the field

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving
• Analytical and Strategic
• Customer Service Oriented
• Communication (Written, Verbal)
• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice
• Teamwork
• Leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 12 Month Position
• 12-18 hours/week
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Position requires work on weekends, early mornings and/or nights
• Travel with the team during season is expected

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Residence-Campus---Boston-MA/Assistant-Field-Hockey-Coach_R11007

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.