Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Mass.
Head Field Hockey Coach & Instructor of Physical
Education
Head Coach of
Field Hockey & Instructor of
Physical EducationDepartment:
Physical Education and
Athletics
Reports To: Director of Physical
Education, Recreation &
Athletics
Date of
Posting: Re-Opened 3/3/08
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Position
Number: 1153
Hiring Range:
Grade 820
Basic
Function: The Head Coach is
responsible for providing
leadership and direction for all
aspects of the field hockey
program as they compete
competitively in NCAA Division
III athletics and the NEWMAC
(New England Men’s and Women’s
Athletic Conference). Teach
activity courses in physical
education and other
administrative duties as
assigned.
Principal
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership and direction to the
field hockey program; conduct
the program in compliance with
the NCAA.
- Supervise
assistant coach(es).
- Recruit
prospective student-athletes
committed to academic and
athletic excellence.
- Establish
and maintain a positive public
relations image for the sport,
the department, and WPI.
- Be
accountable for field hockey
budget.
- Teach PE
courses as assigned.
- Serve as a
role model for players both on
and off the court.
- Develop a
good rapport and/or working
relationship with students,
department members, faculty and
alumni.
- Perform
other administrative duties as
assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree required; master’s degree
preferred.
- 3-5 years of
secondary/collegiate coaching
experience.
- Demonstrated
ability in athletic
administration, leadership,
recruitment.
- Valid
driver’s license required.
WPI
offers a smoke free environment,
competitive compensation and an
excellent benefits package
including health insurance,
family tuition reimbursement and
generous vacations. Interested
candidates should submit a cover
letter, resume, and an
application for employment to
WPI, Human Resources, (Box WPI),
100 Institute Road, Worcester,
MA 01609-2280. You may fax your
information to (508) 831-5715 or
email:
human-resources@wpi.edu.
No phone calls please.
To enrich
education through diversity, WPI
is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.
A Member of
the Colleges of Worcester
Consortium
Posted March
19, 2008
