"Head Women's Field Hockey Coach"

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Posting Number: F-1022
College/Unit: Athletics
Home Department: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Employee Group: Athletic Coach (Faculty)
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 12 month
Position Classification: Athletic Coach

Position Summary:

This position will oversee all aspects of a Division I program, including the management of two full-time assistant coaches. The Head Coach will provide positive direction and leadership to maintain a successful field hockey program; plan and administer all aspects of the program; coach, recruit, adhere to NCAA and MAC compliance policies; demonstrated ability to be fiscally responsible and manage complex budgets; have the ability to work with athletic communications on public relations initiatives; and be directly involved with fundraising and university development initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated experience in collegiate field hockey recruiting
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA rules, regulations, and policies
• Demonstrated integrity
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and support student-athletes in achieving both academic and athletic success
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Division I coaching and recruiting experience

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

Kyle Bowlsby and Kaity McKittrick with Elevate College, Search & Consulting are assisting Central Michigan University Athletics with this search.

Interested applicants should contact Kaity McKittrick at kaity.mckittrick@oneelevate.com.

About the Department:

Central Michigan University Athletics is an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference. For more information visit our website.

Posting Begins: 12/19/2025
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus... [truncated for brevity, but include key parts]

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44181