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The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Field Hockey Coach to lead our Club Field Hockey team for the 2025-2026 season. This position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in field hockey. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment to help student-athletes reach their full potential. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Job Responsibility:
Create and run practices twice a week. Have variation in drills for different positions (offense, defense, goalie when available)
Willingness to mentor and teach players of all skill levels
Travel to away games, two weekly practices and weekends for games
Plan and execute effective and productive practices and game plans
Promote Positive team culture and encourage sportsmanship, discipline, and accountability among club members
Maintain effective communication with the Club Sports Manager and other relevant university staff
Submit bi-weekly timesheets to comply with university policies
Requirements:
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
Experienced background in field hockey (must have played for several years and understand current rules and regulations)
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster team spirit, motivate athletes and conflict resolution skills
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the team's training and competition schedule
Able to commit to traveling to away games, 2-3 weekly practices each week in the evenings and weekends for games
Ability to coach from September to end of March (no coaching during summer or winter break)
Nice to have:
Has a passion for working with athletes
Knows how to balance fun with competitiveness and wants the players to enjoy their experience on the team
What we offer:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees