<p>Job Description:</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:</p> <p>The primary responsibility of this position is instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of the sport of field hockey.</p> <p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED:</p> <p>Deputy Director of Athletics and Director of Athletics</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED:</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee and coordinate all aspects of teaching skills and strategies for the sport of field hockey during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons (at least 50%). </li><li>Provide individual instruction as permitted by the governing rules of the NCAA in the sport of field hockey. </li><li>Create individual plans, while adhering to all NCAA bylaws. </li><li>Assist with student-athlete welfare, physical health, team concepts and safety. </li><li>Coordinate team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers, scorekeepers, etc. </li><li>Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations as set forth by Framingham State University, Conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association pertaining to all aspects of the team's management. </li><li>Responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community. </li><li>Designated Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act. </li><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan. </li><li>Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required </li><li>Minimum of 2-3 years of coaching, preferably at the college level </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community) via email, phone, social media and in person. </li><li>Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates. </li><li>Successful completion of the NCAA Division III Rules Test for Coaches </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>This is a part-time, non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The full-season contract stipend is $10,075.00 (may be prorated), which will be paid over the fiscal year.</p> <p>Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.</p> <p>Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Candidates must apply online by submitting:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter, </li><li>Resume/CV, </li><li>Equity and Inclusion Statement*, </li><li>Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application). </li><li>The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials. </li></ul> <p>For best consideration, please submit application materials by August 22, 2025. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.</p> <p>Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.</p> <p>Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.</p>