Middle School Head / Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Middle School Head and Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach

The Middle School field hockey head coach is responsible for the coaching and administration of the field hockey program for the Middle School at Friends’ Central School. As a member of the athletic department, the Middle School field hockey coach, alongside the Varsity coach, coordinates and conducts all aspects of the field hockey program, including but not limited to practices, competitions, and the monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes. Qualified applicants will enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity and understand and will be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching and directing the Middle School field hockey program, and assisting to coach the varsity program, including but not limited to organizing and supervising practices and competitions.
• Maintain a variety of records (e.g. game/student-athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with school and Friends Schools League athletic conference requirements.
• Report scores and post game results and highlights to FCS website.
• Work with the Varsity coaches to promote the field hockey program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skills camps, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Commitment to and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress.
• Provide leadership and general team management in the areas of practice, skills, and character development.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Varsity Coach and the Director of Athletics and Wellness.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of and experience coaching field hockey, including competitions, practices, and strength/conditioning.
• Knowledge and ability to ensure academic success of student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, athletic administrators, students, parent body, and the community.
• Commitment to the School's Quaker values and mission
• Ability to enhance the School's commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement (see below.)
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the high school and/or college level.

Physical Requirements

• the ability to move around outside athletic fields. 
• regularly required to stand, walk, run, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Supervision

The Middle School Head/Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach is a part-time seasonal position and reports to the Varsity Coach, and the Director of Athletics and Wellness. 

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, and qualified applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis. Email resume to Michelle Crowley, Director of Athletics and Wellness, mcrowley@friendscentral.org.

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity and enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement. For more information on Friends’ Central School, visit www.friendscentral.org.