Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Responsibilities

• Developing effective coaching
• Communicating with students to understand their goals and ambitions
• Aiding students in discovering and overcoming their personal barriers and setting goals
• Assessing the strengths of individuals and teaching them to use them effectively
• Helping in the development of motivation and skills
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of students' skills in the sport
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations
• Keeping records and documentation, and preparing appropriate reports
• Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders
• Motivating and inspiring the team and coworkers to achieve goals
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience playing or coaching field hockey is preferred
• Prior experience working with students in grades 6-12
• The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise
• The ability to work collaboratively in group settings, as well as independently
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate initiatives and facilitate discussions
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, parents, and community partners
• Positive attitude with the ability to listen effectively and respond constructively to feedback
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with school policies, state regulations, and educational standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information
• Ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of the community feel valued and respected

How to Apply

All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO Statement

ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.