Graduate Assistant, Field Hockey

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics and the Field Hockey Head Coach, the graduate assistant for field hockey will assist the head coach in recruiting student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of field hockey, game preparation and community involvement.  Instruction should include, but not limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport.  The Graduate Assistant will also support the mission and goals of the Athletic Department.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching (50%)

• Assist with the practice planning and player development;
• Train and coach during practice sessions;
• Assist with team academic monitoring;
• Organize team bonding opportunities;
• Coordinate community service;
• Assist in team fundraising. 

Recruiting (25%)

• Increase recruiting database;
• Attend high school and club games;
• Evaluate players during recruiting events;
• Coordinate with head coach prospects days on campus;
• Collaborate with admissions on perspective recruits;
• Organize overnight visits with head coach;
• Communicate with head coaches about perspective players;
• Email, text, call, tweet etc. recruits on a weekly basis. 

General Athletics Assistance (25%)

• Game management;
• Work with alumni relations on creating and updating our alumni database;
• Work with our sports information on social media, newsletters, and interviews.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to effectively communicate with students, coaches, college administrators, and parents. 
• A high level of independence and organization is required.
• Candidate must be available for weekend, evening, spring/fall breaks, and early morning practices and events. 
• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of field hockey are required.
• Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and full acceptance into one of the Hood College’s graduate programs required.
• Proven successful coaching or playing, with 2-3 years' experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.

Technology Skills

• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Proficient with the internet and email.
• Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret medical documents and NCAA guidelines.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
• Ability to develop marketing or promotion materials.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts timely and accurately, manually by using a calculator which apply to athletic trainers.
• Ability to apply concepts to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions.
• Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Compensation

The compensation for Athletic Graduate Assistants consists of a $3,000 annual stipend, a tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per year, campus housing, and a meal plan. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States.  EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592.  For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.