April 6, 2012

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:              Assistant Coach/Technical Director, Field Hockey

DEPARTMENT:                  Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                       Non-tenured Faculty Contract (100100)

RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assist the head coach with the organization, development and implementation of a nationally competitive, Division I field hockey program.  Responsibilities will include assisting with scouting, recruiting, coaching, coordinating team travel, practice and game scheduling, tracking the academic progress of student-athletes, and serving as liaison for media, marketing, alumni, and other groups/organizations.  Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, media, and the general  public. 

QUALIFICATIONS:    Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, experience and/or training required. At least 3 years of Division 1 or professional international coaching and playing experience. Strong communication, technological, organizational and administrative skills required

SALARY:      Commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE:     Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

APPLICATION:    Submit applications electronically at jobs.umd.edu . Search for Position Number 100100.  For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.                            

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.