Instructor in Physical Education and Head Field Hockey Coach

Instructor in Physical Education and Head Field Hockey Coach

Colgate University

Position Type:
Full Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Function:
Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education

• Strategic leadership of all activities and outcomes for the Colgate Field Hockey program.
• Ensure sustained performance and execution across: athletic instruction, student‑athlete development, student‑athlete welfare, scouting, competition preparation, team management, scheduling, roster management, competitive outcomes.
• Recruitment and student‑athlete management – attracting and evaluating prospective student‑athletes, strategic allocation of scholarship/admission resources, ensuring academic progress and well‑being, adherence to institutional and regulatory policies.
• Create a culture of compliance with NCAA, conference, athletic department, and university policies.
• Budget development and management; support athletics fundraising efforts.
• Supervision of staff: hire, assign work, evaluate performance, provide development opportunities and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain positive relationships with alumni, community, fans, parents, faculty, and university stakeholders.
• Role model positive behaviors and leadership for student‑athletes.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority (CSA) per Clery Act requirements.

• Five (5) years of collegiate or equival­ent high‑level field hockey coaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field hockey, proven success coaching at collegiate or high level, ability to recruit, develop, and motivate Division I student‑athletes, strong commitment to their academic success, knowledge of University, Conference, and NCAA regulations, good communication skills, strong leadership.

• Previous NCAA Division I field hockey playing or coaching experience.
• Previous collegiate head coaching experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Not specified.

Current valid driver’s license required.

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 skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.