Head Field Hockey Coach

CoachCorner; New Jersey; On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, NJ, seeks an enthusiastic Head Field Hockey Coach to lead the program for the upcoming fall season. The ideal candidate will develop student-athletes on and off the field, building a positive, competitive, and inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities include planning and leading practices Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM, developing technical and tactical skills, preparing the team for competition, and serving as a positive mentor to student-athletes, while

Qualifications

• Experience in field hockey coaching or playing at a competitive level.
• Deep knowledge of field hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Positive, energetic, and encouraging demeanor.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage practices independently.
• Strong communication to engage athletes, families, and school leadership.
• Commitment to building a respectful and inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM.
• Develop players' fundamentals, game awareness, and tactical understanding.
• Prepare the team for games and provide in-game coaching.
• Create a positive, supportive team culture.
• Build relationships with student-athletes and serve as a mentor.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth.
• Adjust coaching to varied skill levels and needs.
• Communicate professionally with athletic leadership, families, and students.
• Manage team logistics and season responsibilities.
• Represent Stuart Country Day School positively.

Skills

Field hockey coaching

Field hockey fundamentals

Player development

Positive energy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring athletes

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Head Field Hockey Coach

Stuart Country Day School
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Season: August 17, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Position: Head Field Hockey Coach
Compensation: $6,000 stipend
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:30 PM
Openings: 1

Position Summary

Stuart Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Field Hockey Coach to lead its field hockey program for the upcoming fall season. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field while creating a positive, competitive, and inclusive team environment.

The Head Coach will be responsible for planning and leading practices, developing players' technical and tactical skills, preparing the team for competition, and fostering a strong team culture built on teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, organized practices Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM
• Develop players' fundamental field hockey skills, game awareness, and tactical understanding
• Prepare the team for games and provide effective in-game coaching
• Create a positive and supportive team culture
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes and serve as a positive mentor
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth
• Adjust coaching techniques to meet athletes' varying skill levels and needs
• Communicate professionally with school athletic leadership, families, and student-athletes
• Manage team logistics and responsibilities throughout the season
• Serve as a positive representative of Stuart Country Day School

Ideal Candidate

The ideal coach will have previous field hockey playing and/or coaching experience and a genuine passion for working with student-athletes. Strong candidates will be:

• Knowledgeable about field hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development
• Positive, energetic, and encouraging
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable leading practices and managing a team independently
• Strong communicators who can build relationships with athletes
• Committed to developing athletes both as players and individuals
• Able to create a competitive environment while keeping the experience positive and inclusiv