Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Job Category : Casual Wage

Position Title :

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Full Time / Part Time :

Part Time

Division : Athletics

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.

Professional Experience / Qualifications :

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree required.

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 : 2025CW008Posting

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 : 25hrsOut-of-season Hours : February- April per week : 18hrs

Job Open Date : 03 / 20 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions Summary :

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within their realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which they are aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

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, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act :

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported : 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at : https : / / www.colgate.edu / about / offices-centers-institutes / dean-college / campus-safety-staff / clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu .