Location: Framingham, MA Category: Contract/Hourly Job Type: Contract Posted On: Thu Sep 24 2026 Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The primary responsibility of this position is instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of the sport of Field Hockey.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Deputy Director of Athletics and Head Field Hockey Coach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

NA

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach with all aspects of teaching skills and strategies for the sport of field hockey during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons. (50%)
• Provide individual instruction in the sport of field hockey with special attention to goalies and field players.
• Assist the head coach in the creation of individual plans, while adhering to all NCAA bylaws.
• Assist the head coach with student-athlete welfare, physical health, team concepts and safety.
• Assist the head coach in coordinating team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers, scorekeepers, etc.
• 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.
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
• 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.
• Designated a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.
• Assist the head coach in developing and implementing a comprehensive recruiting plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching and/or playing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community)
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position. The full-season contract stipend is $4,800 (may be prorated), which will be paid over the fiscal year.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

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.

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.