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Fall, Head Coach - Girls JV Field Hockey

Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE · 1 wk ago
Full-time

About the Role

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible for developing and sustaining a program that enables students to achieve a high level of skill in the applicable sport, while fostering an appreciation for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Coach individual participants in the mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation and achievement in the sport.
  • Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule.
  • Encourage sportsmanship, fair play, and team unity; enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field.
  • Enforce contest, school, conference, and state rules and regulations.
  • Enforce Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility.
  • Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (when applicable).
  • Monitor safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities.
  • Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments.
  • Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents.
  • Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies.
  • Effectively communicate with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, and the community.
  • Attend all required coaches' meetings, including clinics.
  • Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner.
  • Develop a total program for grades 6 through 8.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Experience coaching or participating in the applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level. Prior coaching experience is desirable.
  • Knowledge of NFHS sport rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic First Aid and Athletic Training Practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and the community using approved Appoquinimink School District communication methods.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

  • Regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Possess normal cognitive abilities, including the ability to learn, recall, and apply practices and policies.
  • Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods.
  • Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Work Environment

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment, including gymnasiums and athletic fields. Work may require moving around the school or off-site locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test. Candidates offered employment must provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of the I-9 form, and paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

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