Assistant Coach, Field Hockey in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Lehigh University

Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

Lehigh University's Department of Athletics is seeking a dedicated Assistant Coach to join its Field Hockey program. Based on the historic Bethlehem campus, this is an opportunity to contribute to a program that competes at the NCAA Division I level within the Patriot League, a conference where academic excellence and athletic achievement go hand in hand.

Position Number: S82960

This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $39,670-$47,620 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Your Role in the Program

Reporting to the Head Coach, you will take direct ownership of a designated unit or segment of the team while contributing across all facets of the program. Key responsibilities include:

• Coaching and developing assigned players through individual and team-based training, practice planning, and in-game decision-making

• Supporting student-athlete academic progress, personal development, and overall wellbeing in alignment with Lehigh's institutional mission

• Leading and managing the recruitment pipeline — identifying prospective student-athletes, executing the recruitment plan, and building relationships with prospects and families

• Assisting with game preparation, opponent scouting, and performance analysis

• Contributing to program advancement efforts, including alumni engagement and activities that support the program's visibility and resource development

• Managing assigned administrative responsibilities including scheduling, travel coordination, and equipment oversight

• Ensuring all activities operate within NCAA, Patriot League, and University policies and compliance frameworks

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred

• Experience as a student athlete

• One to three years of related experience

• NCAA Certification required

• CPR/First Aid Certification required

• Demonstrated coaching experience at the collegiate or elite club level in field hockey

• A genuine commitment to student-athlete development that extends beyond the field

• Proven experience in NCAA recruitment processes and compliance requirements

• Strong organizational skills to manage competing administrative and program priorities

• The ability to represent Lehigh's values of integrity, inclusion, and academic purpose in every interaction with prospective and current student-athletes

• A valid driver's license and ability to travel as required for recruitment and competition

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University offers a genuinely distinctive environment for a coaching career — a research university with deep alumni engagement, strong academic support infrastructure, and a campus culture that takes both scholarship and sport seriously. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website. Within the Athletics Department, you'll find a collaborative staff culture that invests in professional development and holds itself accountable to clear, shared goals. This is a place where a coaching career and a broader professional identity can grow together.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required.

• This position has direct contact with minors, therefore a background check is required.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.