Assistant Coach - Field Hockey in Villanova, Pennsylvania at Villanova University

Villanova University

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Posting Number:20260288SPosition Title:Assistant Coach - Field HockeyPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:749-Hockey - WomenPosition Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.

• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Assist the Head Coaches in all aspects of the management and administration of the field hockey program, with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova in a first-class manner. Perform all duties in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Titles of Positions Supervised (if any): Managers.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development – Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.

• Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.

• Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.

• At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.

• Assist in the preparation of team for matches by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.

• Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.

• Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.

• Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management – Assist in directing and planning an

organized, competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting

in the completion of expense reports.

NCAA Compliance – Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

• Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all the necessary NCAA compliance forms (e.g. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.)

• Assist in monitoring academics amongst student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet NCAA eligibility and University standards.

Recruiting – Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the field hockey programs.

• Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the field hockey program and the University community.

• At the direction of the head coach, communicate via phone, emails, etc. with prospective student-athletes and parents.

• Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated.

• Assist with on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and NCAA policies.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development

• Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.

• Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.

• Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Extensive knowledge of field hockey.

• Understanding of the University’s mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 2+ years experience working in a college and/or club field hockey program, preferably at the Division I collegiate level, in a coaching or manger role.

• Division I playing experience a plus.

Work Skills:
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects.

Equipment Knowledge:
Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level or comparable relevant professional experience.

• Coaching experience at the Division 1 level.

• Division I playing experience a plus.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

• Some lifting, carrying equipment, walking.

• Significant travel.

• Significant night and weekend hours.

Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:06/01/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:

This position falls within salaried grade 12 and the range is $47,500-56,900. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade:12Job Classification:exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed3Maximum Number of References Needed5

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com

   • Higheredjobs.com

   • LinkedIn

   • Glassdoor

   • Chronicle Vitae

   • Academic Keys

   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway

   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website

   • Diversity Association/Publication Website

   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication

   • Referred by a current employee

   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee

   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair

   • Browsing the Villanova website

   • Cabrini University employee

   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes

   • No

4. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes

   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

2. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)