Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching (50%)

Assist with the practice planning and player development; Train and coach during practice sessions; Assist with team academic monitoring; Organize team bonding opportunities; Coordinate community service; Assist in team fundraising.

Recruiting (25%)

Increase recruiting database; Attend high school and club games; Evaluate players during recruiting events; Coordinate with head coach prospects days on campus; Collaborate with admissions on perspective recruits; Organize overnight visits with head coach; Communicate with head coaches about perspective players; Email, text, call, tweet etc. recruits on a weekly basis.

General Athletics Assistance (25%)

Game management; Work with alumni relations on creating and updating our alumni database; Work with our sports information on social media, newsletters, and interviews.

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to effectively communicate with students, coaches, college administrators, and parents. 
• A high level of independence and organization is required.
• Candidate must be available for weekend, evening, spring/fall breaks, and early morning practices and events. 
• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of field hockey are required.
• Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

About Hood College

Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college. Degrees Offered Hood offers 28 bachelor’s degrees, 25 concentrations, 47 minors, and pre-professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Hood’s Graduate School serves the needs of Frederick and surrounding regions with 19 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 10 graduate certificate programs. The graduate programs provide leading-edge content in business, STEM, the humanities and education. Our Location Hood is located in a fantastic college town; students are within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants and a vibrant downtown. Our proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor provides students countless internship and research opportunities. The Blazers compete as a member of NCAA Division III and hold membership in the Middle Atlantic Conference.

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