Working Title: Head Field Hockey Coach

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300046 - Field Hockey

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 03/10/2026

About JMU:

Mission
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Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Mid American Conference, is seeking a Head Field Hockey Coach. This position is a full time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching, training and motivating student-athletes in order to achieve competitive success. Establishing a vision for the field hockey program that will lead to success on and off the field.

Responsible for the administration of the Women’s Field Hockey program. Duties include oversight for: organizing and schedule practices, facilities, games, and weight program; arrange travel, lodging, meals; travel with the team, develop and monitor budget, scout opponents, complete all requisitions, reimbursement vouchers, accounting vouchers, supervise the care, maintenance, inventory of equipment, supervision and development of staff.

Responsible for recruiting quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements and who have the potential to graduate. Make determinations concerning scholarship offers and work with your Athletic Administrator/Admissions Office on prospective student-athletes. All necessary forms (financial aid, admissions, medical, etc.) are completed correctly and promptly.

Encouraging a holistic development of student-athletes that aligns with the Athletic Departments mission statement. Monitoring students academic success and promoting an atmosphere that fosters high academic success.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional, Conference, NCAA rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community to better enhance public relations. Assist the Duke club in the promotion and fundraising of JMU Athletics. Accept invitations to speak at various clinics, camps, and organizations; and as budget permits, attend conferences and workshops in order to grow and develop as a coach.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience required with preference given to those who have coached collegiate aged athletes
• Demonstrated ability of talent evaluation and/or recruitment at the collegiate or national team level
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population to include students, staff, and parents
• Experience with planning, managing, and oversight of a budget for a department, business, or program

Preferred:

• Experience playing field hockey at high level (collegiate, national team or equivalent experience)
• General knowledge of Division I NCAA rules
• Head coaching experience
• Prior supervisory level experience of staff members
• Demonstrated ability of setting expectations, creating a vision, and motivating others towards reaching established goals

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.