FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Girls Field Hockey Varsity - WHS

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Girls Field Hockey Varsity Coach for Westfield High School for the Fall 2026 season. Responsibilities include serving as a role model, teaching the sport, and collaborating with the coaching staff. Candidates must have emotional stability and the ability to encourage sportsmanship among students. The position offers a stipend between $4,160 to $4,509 with no benefits, and requires background checks and certifications.

Qualifications

• Willingness to serve as a role model for students.
• Ability to instill teamwork, obedience to rules, and good sportsmanship.
• Emphasis on teaching the sport effectively to secondary school-age students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and promote teamwork and emotional stability.
• Teach field hockey theory and practice to students.
• Collaborate with coaching staff and adhere to school and sport rules.

Skills

Emotional stability

Teaching knowledge of field hockey

Team play

Cooperation with staff and administrators

Job description

FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Girls Field Hockey Varsity - WHS

Job Details

Job ID: 5682437 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Posted: Apr 30, 2026 | Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: After school/Evening | Salary: $4,160 to $4,509 Stipend

Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Girls Field Hockey Varsity Coach for Westfield High School Fall 2026 season.

Start and end of the season determined by MIAA and subject to the City of Westfield Board of Health rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for students, instill emotional stability, and promote teamwork, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport.
• Teach the theory and practice of field hockey appropriately for secondary school‑age students.
• Consider other sports activities within the school’s athletics program.
• Collaborate cooperatively with coaching staff and school administrators.
• Abide by school rules, MIAA, PVIAC, MVADA, and sport rules.
• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season and coach at least five days a week.
• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Collect all uniforms and equipment at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair and unbiased relationship with athletes, considering their physical and mental welfare.

Qualifications

• Emotional stability
• Willingness to serve as a role model for students
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the sport to secondary school‑age students
• Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
• Consideration for other sports activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators

Required Pre‑Employment Certifications

• Completed CORI background check
• Fingerprint‑based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013)
• Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an approved agency (not required for coaches with a physical disability)
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Vouros
• 177 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]