Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Coach of Women's Field Hockey will assist the Head Coach and Associate Coach with the daily operations, development, and support of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Field Hockey program. Responsibilities include assisting with student-athlete coaching and development, on-campus recruiting coordination, opponent scouting, and team travel logistics. The Assistant Coach will maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, and the university community, while ensuring strict compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Physical Demands: The scope of the position requires evening and weekend (Non-standard work hours). Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Preferences: Coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume, and References (3)

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Coach of Women's Field Hockey will assist the Head Coach and Associate Coach with the daily operations, development, and support of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Field Hockey program. Responsibilities include assisting with student-athlete coaching and development, on-campus recruiting coordination, opponent scouting, and team travel logistics. The Assistant Coach will maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, and the university community, while ensuring strict compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Physical Demands: The scope of the position requires evening and weekend (Non-standard work hours). Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Preferences: Coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume, and References (3)

Best Consideration Date: July 28, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

PRES-ICA-Women's Sports

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$50,300 - $55,500

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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