Assistant Coach - Field Hockey

New Bedford High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA is seeking an Assistant Coach for Field Hockey. This part‑time role supports the head coach in supervising athletes during practices and games, helps plan strategy, and ensures safe, compliant coaching and equipment use.

The successful candidate will assist with training sessions, communicate athlete performance, and participate in school events while upholding inclusive practices and professional development requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an assistant coach in specified sport or related participation in the sport.
• Thorough knowledge of the game and current coaching techniques.
• Complete understanding of the rules, strategies, and regulations of the sport.
• Proven ability to coach and supervise student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head athletic coach with student athlete supervision during practices, games, and event‑related travel.
• Assists with planning game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with educating student athletes in the rules and regulations of the sport.
• Supervises the proper use of equipment and technique for the sport.
• Leads small group or individual training sessions as instructed by the head coach.
• Keeps head coach informed of students’ athletic performances.
• Participates in special events such as banquets, pep rallies, and senior/awards nights.
• Distributes uniforms and equipment to student athletes as instructed by the head coach.
• Attends professional development events to improve coaching skills.
• Ensures nondiscriminatory practices.
• Must participate in med delegation training and provide completed certificate to Health Services and/or School Nurse for mandatory in person process review.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, or Athletic Director/Principal

Skills

Assistant coaching experience

Coaching techniques

Rules and regulations

Coach and supervise athletes

Job description

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Assistant Coach - Field Hockey

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909285

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Assistant Coach

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head athletic coach with student athlete supervision during practices, games, and event‑related travel.
• Assists with planning game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with educating student athletes in the rules and regulations of the sport.
• Supervises the proper use of equipment and technique for the sport.
• Leads small group or individual training sessions as instructed by the head coach.
• Keeps head coach informed of students’ athletic performances.
• Participates in special events such as banquets, pep rallies, and senior/awards nights.
• Distributes uniforms and equipment to student athletes as instructed by the head coach.
• Attends professional development events to improve coaching skills.
• Ensures nondiscriminatory practices.
• Must participate in med delegation training and provide completed certificate to Health Services and/or School Nurse for mandatory in person process review.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, or Athletic Director/Principal

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an assistant coach in specified sport or related participation in the sport
• Thorough knowledge of the game and current coaching techniques
• Complete understanding of the rules, strategies, and regulations of the sport
• Proven ability to coach and supervise student athletes.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract foundhere

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toman Tarpey , Athletic Director
• New Bedford High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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