Posting Number:
0601289
Position Title:
Head Field Hockey Coach
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Hours vary, nights and weekends required
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Mid-August-Mid-June
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to help lead our field hockey program. The Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season training sessions, develops a recruiting plan and evaluates and identifies qualified student-athletes. Assist the head coach in preparing and managing operating, recruiting and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Additionally, this person will serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Athletic Administration. It is expected that this individual will comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $55 – $60K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
05/11/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
0601289
Position Title:
Head Field Hockey Coach
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Hours vary, nights and weekends required
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Mid-August-Mid-June
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to help lead our field hockey program. The Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season training sessions, develops a recruiting plan and evaluates and identifies qualified student-athletes. Assist the head coach in preparing and managing operating, recruiting and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Additionally, this person will serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Athletic Administration. It is expected that this individual will comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required and 3-5 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- 2-3 years of collegiate coaching experience
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $55 – $60K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
05/11/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume
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