JV Field Hockey Coach - Massabesic High School

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience (high school or college level) and playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategy.
• Mets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements:
• First Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Concussion Management Course
• Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
• Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• Protecting Students from Abuse Course
• Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Valid Maine Criminal History Record Check and fingerprinting clearance.

Requirements

• Mets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of all local and state athletic policies.
• Implement policies as required.
• Attend all required meetings set by school and MPA.
• Emphasize the importance of academics, sportsmanship, and citizenship as part of the athletic philosophy.
• Maintain high standards for athletes' performance and conduct.
• Model standards of conduct in own behavior.
• Dress appropriately at practices and games.
• Knowledge of sport.
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
• Seek opportunities to learn and employ new techniques and ideas.
• Teach skills that are appropriate and safe for the individual athlete.
• Supervise athletes at all times.
• Maintain, inventory, properly store, and care for equipment.
• Check equipment and facilities for safety.
• Create and enforce appropriate team rules.
• Knowledge and use of appropriate emergency/injury response skills.
• Encourage leadership of athletes on and off the field.
• Communicate with parents promptly and appropriately.
• Participate in pre-season informational meetings with parents and athletes.
• Interact with game officials effectively and appropriately.
• Model excellent sportsmanship at all times.
• Meet deadlines for paperwork and other related duties.
• Maintain paperwork/records of athletes as required.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the head coach, athletic director, or principal.

Language And Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes.

Mathematical Skills

• Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices.

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential duties of the position, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The employee will frequently use demonstration techniques while coaching that require physical activity, such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, swinging an implement, and general body movement.
• The employee will occasionally need to sit for long periods of time and frequently travel by bus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.