Middle School Field Hockey Coach

About the role

The Park School Athletic Department is seeking candidates for a part-time head and/or assistant coaching position working with the Middle School Field Hockey team (approximately 10 hrs/week).

The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences. We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education. We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.

The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

Requirements

• Coaching and playing experience at the high school and/or collegiate level (preferred)
• Ability to work with and motivate students of all skill levels
• Punctuality at practices and games
• Consistent attendance at practices and games
• Detailed understanding of the principles of a developmental program
• Desire and ability to support the vision and goals of the program

Responsibilities

• Supporting school policies, including but not limited to: sportsmanship, integrity, accountability, dedication, and effort
• Maintaining the school’s progressive philosophy throughout the season
• Developing and teaching programmatic systems consistent within the entire field hockey program
• Working in association with Athletic Trainer in event of injury
• Planning and managing practices
• Traveling to/from away games with team
• Traveling to/from off-campus practice with team (if applicable)
• Serving as mentor and role model to current students
• Attending parent-coaches preseason meetings and all department orientations/meetings
• Maintaining and exemplifying appropriate conduct towards officials, opposing coaches, and players

Compensation

Coaching stipends are determined by the sport, competitive level, coaching role, and individual experience. Some positions welcome those new to coaching, while others seek candidates with extensive expertise. Our stipend range is from $400–$4,500, with final amounts based on your background and the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees. No additional benefits are associated with this position other than those required by law.