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Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
New York, New York

Head Women’s Field Hockey Coach

Columbia UniversityFull-TimeNew York, NY

One of the world’s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Head Field Hockey Coach is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the women’s field hockey program, including, but not limited to:  coaching, recruiting, athletic event scheduling, supervising sports personnel, fund-raising, alumnae relations, marketing, budgeting and complying with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League Conference), and Columbia University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruiting quality student-athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree as demonstrated by maintenance of an exemplary graduation rate

  • Demonstrating excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to:       (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c) tactical strategies

  • Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence

  • Providing leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image

  • Providing opportunities for the social, emotional and academic development, as well as the athletic welfare, of student-athletes

  • Designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance

  • Managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program

  • Develop and maintain relationships with alumnae and friends of the program. 

  • Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening skills

  • Relating well to officials, high school and club coaches, media, and the general public

  • Participating in friend, fan, and fund-raising activities with the expectation of meeting or exceeding revenue expectations

  • Training and supervising assistant coaches with the goal of developing head coach capabilities

  • Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge

  • Training and supervising support staff when appropriate

  • Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics

  • Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department

  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education


Minimum Qualification:

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • A high level of competency in field hockey skill instruction and motivation

  • An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment

  • Strong recruiting, teaching, leadership and coaching skills

  • An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff and alumni. 

Preferred Qualification:

  • Ability to work and communicate with faculty and administrators.

  • Ability to work within the framework of NCAA and Ivy League regulations.

  • Successful background in collegiate coaching, preferably at the Division I level

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.