JV Field Hockey Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

About the Role

Instruct or coach teams and individual students in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits, or to improve the athlete’s technique to prepare them for competition.

Schedule

• Daytime practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Home and away games/matches Wednesday and Saturday
• Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs

Pay

$3,575 - $4,370 (based on relevant experience)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions with collaboration of Head Coach
• Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and/or tours
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the sport
• Adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes
• Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles
• Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine fitness and potential
• Represent the program in a professional manner within the bounds of good sportsmanship and values of PEA
• Transport athletes to games with academy van or minibus
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• Experience playing the sport in high school or college, or has reached a level of expertise as an adult through participation, coaching, or a formal coaching development program
• Experience in an academic institution preferred
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action
• Ability to engage positively with students, employees, and guests
• Self-motivated and independent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and evenings
• Strict adherence to confidential policies
• Proficient in MS Office; willingness and ability to learn additional applications
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor, and restraint at all times, including stressful situations

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands in excess of those for sedentary work
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to go up and down flights of steps
• Ability to lift and push heavy objects, stoop, squat, bend, kneel, and crouch
• Physically able to act quickly in emergencies
• Ability and dexterity to grasp, grip, and safely operate sports equipment
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 lbs without assistance

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check upon hire (reviewed every 5 years; every 2 years for Crew)
• Clean driving record upon hire (reviewed annually)