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Instructor in Physical Education and Head Field Hockey Coach

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2026 CLOSED ON 3/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor in Physical Education and Head Field Hockey Coach position at Colgate University?

Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title Instructor in Physical Education and Head Field Hockey Coach
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Accountabilities
Responsible for strategic leadership of all activities and outcomes for the Colgate Field Hockey program. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:
  • athletic instruction
  • student-athlete development
  • student-athlete welfare
  • Scouting
  • competition preparation
  • team management
  • scheduling conference and nonconference competitions
  • roster management
  • competitive outcomes
  • responsible for hiring and oversight of assistant coaches

Responsible for recruitment and management of student-athletes to include sustained performance in the following areas:
  • attracting and evaluating the best fit prospective student-athletes
  • strategic allocation of scholarship and admission resources, if applicable
  • ensuring student-athlete academic progress and well-being
  • ensuring student-athletes adhere to institutional policies and code of conduct

Accountable for creating a culture of compliance within program to all relevant governing bodies to include:
  • NCAA
  • specific conference
  • athletic department
  • university policies

Responsible for budget development and management. Must be able to effectively support and contribute to athletics fundraising efforts

Responsible for the effective supervision of staff as assigned. Ensures selection and hiring of high quality employees; ensures appropriate distribution of work assignments and high quality of employee work product; ensures fair and accurate performance assessments and feedback to include identifying areas for professional development and documenting and conducting disciplinary measures, as needed. Responsible for providing fair and accurate input to supervisor regarding employment status (hire, promotion, salary increases, termination); ensures the creation of effective opportunities and programs for employee mentoring, development and sustained performance.

Ensures positive relationships and communication between the program and key stakeholders, to include alumni, local community, fans, parents, faculty and other University constituents. As directed, required to effectively support athletics fundraising efforts.

Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for student-athletes

Colgate Athletics Mission:
To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Department Field Hockey
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $80,000-$90,000
Division Athletics
Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
  • Five (5) years of collegiate or an equivalently high-level field hockey coaching experience is required.
  • Candidate must demonstrate:
    • a significant knowledge of field hockey
    • proven success in coaching field hockey at the collegiate or an equivalently high level
    • the ability to recruit, develop and motivate Division I student-athletes
    • a strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes
    • knowledge and commitment to University, Conference and NCAA regulations
    • good communication skills
    • strong leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Previous NCAA Division I field hockey playing or coaching experience and/or previous collegiate head coaching experience.
Education
A Bachelor's degree is required.

A Master's degree is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Certifications
A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
Other Information
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. As a head coach, it is imperative that you promote an atmosphere of compliance within your program, as well as monitor the activities of all institutional staff members involved with the program who report, directly or indirectly, to you. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you or personnel under your direct or indirect supervision is/are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.
Department Statement
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2024A006Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 12/05/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
    • Careerbuilders.com
    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
    • NCAA News
    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other
  5. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Additional Document 1

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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