Girls Varsity Hockey Coach

Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and serving approximately 650 students in grades 9-12, seeks a Head Girls Varsity Hockey Coach and faculty member starting in late August.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Girls Hockey program, including supervision and instruction of varsity student-athletes during practices and games.
• Collaborate with athletics staff on practice and competition schedules, program promotion (social media, website), staff management, and student-athlete health and wellness.
• Work with the admissions team to recruit student-athletes to the school.
• Support student-athletes, families, and the college advising team on college placement.
• Serve in a broader full-time faculty role, which may include leading a co-curricular activity, dormitory supervision, advising, committee work, and participating in family-style dining hall meals with students.
• Design and lead domestic and international travel programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Previous hockey coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Previous experience as a faculty member in the classroom or another role (e.g., Admission, College Advising).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canvas Learning Management System, and other classroom technologies.
• Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity.
• Excitement for continued professional growth.
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a sense of humor.

Working Conditions

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze text, data, and/or figures.
• Ability to frequently stand and/or sit for sustained periods.
• Ability to frequently reach items and paperwork.
• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to frequently receive and communicate information, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally stoop or kneel.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or push up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to lead and manage hockey practices and games.

Compensation & Benefits

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access, and complimentary dining hall meals.