Head Women’s Field Hockey Coach Contract

General Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for, but not limited to, the development, leadership and
administration of the women’s field hockey program. This includes recruiting qualified student-athletes for a competitive team within the
Little East Conference, practice organization and supervision, staff hiring/development, game scheduling, budget oversight, student-athlete
development, academic monitoring, coordinating fundraising and community service events, and positive alumnae relations.

The Head
Coach is responsible for compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference and University of Massachusetts
Boston rules and regulations. The Head Coach along with his/her assistant(s) may be required, upon a successful Registry of Motor Vehicles
background check, to drive passenger vans for team travel. Participation is required in University and UMass Boston Athletic Department
sponsored events such as the Open House and other fundraising events.

Examples of Duties:

• Daily
  operations include creating a positive diverse and inclusive environment for the student-athlete to excel in the academic and athletic
  environments following the NCAA Division III philosophy;
• Create and develop an evolving positive, diverse and inclusive team
  environment that develops and allows for student-athletes to meet their full potential on the athletic field, in the academic setting, and
  on-campus which provides character building and life skills (career development, leadership skills, time management, work ethic) in and out
  of season;
• Maintain and increase knowledge of women’s field hockey training and coaching techniques and strategies for preparation
  of intercollegiate competition at a competitive level both within the conference and nationally;
• Adhere and assist in the
  development of the women’s field hockey budget;
• Adhere to departmental procedures relative to purchasing and travel
  expenditures;
• Assist with the coordination of team travel and logistics, including vehicles, lodging, and meals;
• Responsible for practice and game preparation to prepare and develop strategies and skill development;
• Ensure that all
  practices are conducted in a professional manner according to UMass Boston and NCAA time requirements;
• Work with the sports
  medicine and sport performance staff to support the physical and mental needs of the student- athletes;
• Responsible for creating a
  competitive NCAA approved schedule that falls within the financial boundaries of the athletic department;
• Coordinate the scheduling
  of facilities for practices;
• Provide an opportunity for annual evaluations with student-athletes;
• Hire, oversee and
  evaluate assistant coaches;
• Work with the sports information department to provide current team news;
• Responsible for
  managing the social media team accounts in accordance with university and department policies;
• Maintain and have thorough knowledge
  of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations;
• Head coach is required to take and successfully pass the NCAA
  Division III Rules Test;
• Report any alleged violations of NCAA, conference, or institutional rules and regulations;
• Responsible for understanding and managing team and resources in accordance with Title IX.

Recruiting/Enrollment
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to bring in qualified student-athletes;
• Travel
  to regional, national, and as necessary and financially able international events to recruit prospective student-athletes;
• Retain
  and monitor student-athletes who are academically prepared for the academic demands required of students at UMass Boston;
• Schedule,
  coordinate, and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes;
• Develop, manage and maintain an updated
  recruiting database;
• Coordinate with Enrollment Management for special events.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Daily operations include creating a positive diverse and inclusive environment for the student-athlete to excel in
  the academic and athletic environments following the NCAA Division III philosophy;
• Help with ensuring NCAA progress towards degree
  requirements and working with student-athletes on achieving academic success and eventual graduation from UMass Boston. This includes
  monitoring student-athlete academic progress and performance as well as assisting with academic plans for individual student-athletes as
  necessary;
• Meet regularly with the athletics academic advisor regarding team academics;
• Embrace and model the NCAA
  Division III philosophy emphasizing balance of academics, athletics, and campus involvement;
• Build and foster relationships with
  faculty as a part of campus community and Athletics Faculty Advisors/Relations programming;
• Work with the athletics academic
  advisor to ensure an academic schedule that balances the intercollegiate requirements around practice and competition;
• Ensure
  student-athletes notify faculty of all competition schedule changes.

Alumni and Community Outreach/Development
Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Advancement to build a well-coordinated
  fundraising and alumnae engagement plan;
• In coordination and alignment with department’s strategy for advancement, develop
  fundraising programs to augment operations budget;
• Develop/maintain alumnae communication plan;
• Annually organize outside
  community centered activities for team members and staff;
• Develop relationships with outside resources to provide team community
  service opportunities.

Student-Athlete Development:

• Coordinate with sports medicine staff and
  sport performance team on return to play from injuries;
• Work with strength and conditioning coach on injury prevention activities
  and performance programming for studentathletes;
• Provide conflict management support;
• Provide mentorship to
  student-athletes around identifying their voice and taking responsibility for their actions;
• Monitor behavior that could be
  detrimental to an individual and the team;
• Provide education to team on topics such as drug abuse, domestic violence, hazing,
  social media, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all staff and division-wide
  meetings;
• Attend all conference required meetings for women’s field hockey;
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Vice
  Chancellor, Athletics Director and/or Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Administration and Operations and/or designated sport
  administrator; Secondary Assignment:
• The position includes a secondary assignment assigned by the Vice
  Chancellor, Athletics Director based on the candidate’s credentials and expertise. Possible assignments could include game day management,
  event programming, marketing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and college
  coaching experience required.
• Understanding of and ability to reach and work well with diverse communities and constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree;
• Previous Head coaching experience;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes at the scholastic or collegiate level;
• Previous playing
  experience, along with an understanding of the NCAA and the Little East Conference (LEC) bylaws, rules, and regulations;
• Knowledge
  and experience in managing fundraising activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge
  of and the understanding and ability to apply and instruct sport-specific skills, techniques, and strategies;
• Demonstrated ability
  to recruit qualified student-athletes at the collegiate level successfully;
• Ability to identify and accomplish professional
  development opportunities for self;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong commitment to customer
  service;
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and the ability to drive vans to and from contests and
  practices. Driver’s license must remain valid throughout the duration of employment in the position

Application
Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review
of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff
Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that
period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full
inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.