The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Rider University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Northeast Conference (field hockey only), seeks an individual for the position of Head Coach for Women’s Field Hockey.  The position will plan and organize all phases of this NCAA Division I program.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, recruiting, scouting, player development, practice planning, game planning, fundraising, community outreach, academic advising, and overseeing program assistants. 

Qualified candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree is preferred, and three to five years coaching women’s field hockey. Must also be able to recruit, instruct and motivate student-athletes.  Candidates must demonstrate being well-organized with excellent interpersonal and computer skills.  Demonstrated strength with recruiting contacts in the Northeast Region and a strong knowledge of, and willingness to comply with, all NCAA, NEC and University rules and regulations is required. Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.  

Demonstrated success with previous coaching and/or playing experience are greatly preferred. 

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
 
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. 

Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.