Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Type: Administration Key Responsibilities: Juniata College, an NCAA Division III Institution, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Field Hockey Coach-Intern. This is a 12-month position that includes a monthly stipend, room, board and full benefits. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college and highly regarded for its academic excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting the Head Field Hockey Coach with all operations of the field hockey program, including but not limited to, recruiting, athlete and team development, practice planning, academic monitoring, team travel and meet management. Key Responsibilities: Leading recruiting responsibilities: “Recruiting Coordinator” – communication with PSAs, database management, visit planning, and calendar scheduling. Coordinating travel arrangements: meals, lodging, practices. Supporting all practice and match preparations. Conducting individual workouts and team skill development sessions. Contributing to scouting, game-day strategy, and in-game decision making. Assisting with summer camps, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Participating in departmental functions and committee work as needed. Supporting athletic operations and game-day management. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director/Field Hockey Coach. Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status. EOE Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required One to Three years of collegiate coaching &/or playing experience preferred Knowledge and understanding of NCAA (and Landmark Conference) rules, regulations, and the Division III philosophy. Demonstrated ability to coach, recruit, manage, and contribute to a competitive college field hockey program. Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position. Supervision Required/Given: This position reports to the Head Field Hockey Coach. Special Instructions to Applicants: It is Juniata College’s policy to conduct background checks. Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position. Open Date: 08/08/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Working at Juniata College Juniata College’s mission is to provide an engaging personalized educational experience empowering our students to develop the skills, knowledge and values that lead to a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community. Founded in 1876, Juniata is a national liberal arts college located in the scenic Allegheny Mountain region of central Pennsylvania and is the intellectual home for 1,600 students and nearly 14,000 alumni. The College ranks highly in the percentage of graduates that eventually earn doctoral degrees. Juniata integrates international, intercultural and global dimensions into its curriculum and experiential learning opportunities and was awarded the 2012 Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Juniata is known for the personal attention it gives to students and flexible areas of study (its Program of Emphasis resembles a major but is more flexible, encouraging students to design a program of study and justify their choices. About a third of Juniata students self-design their entire POE.) Each student is assigned two faculty advisers, and the average student-faculty ratio is 13:1. Juniata is a very strong community where student involvement is paramount. There are no fraternities or sororities. The student clubs and organizations (over 90 currently) have a positive impact on the Juniata community and on the larger community of Huntingdon and the surrounding area. Juniata College takes positive steps to enhance diversity in both its community and its curriculum. The College commits to this policy not because of legal obligations but because it fully believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. AA/EEO