Impactful Middle School Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Central York School District; York (York County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Central York Middle School is seeking a Middle School Field Hockey Assistant Coach who will help develop student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working with the head coach, you will support skill development, game strategy, and individual growth through practice planning and instruction in stick skills, passing, receiving, shooting, and defensive positioning.

The role emphasizes sportsmanship, respect, and an inclusive team environment, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.
• Must have (or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Function within the philosophy and objectives developed by the District's interscholastic athletic programs as well as within guidelines available in the Co-Curricular Manual and in building manuals.
• Enhance coaching skills through subscription to professional journals, membership in professional associations and attendance at clinics.
• Administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician or other person more qualified than him/herself.
• Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude, enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation, and good sportsmanship.
• Teach each athlete skills necessary for the appropriate position in the sport, using proven and up-to-date coaching techniques.
• Maintain total loyalty, support of, and communication with the head coach and program while assisting the former in physical, mental and skills preparation of the student-athletes.
• Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and in concert with those of the head coach, school and District.
• Effectively utilize practice time allotted by the head coach in the prescribed manner to further individual and team performance.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.

Skills

Coaching skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Discipline

Job description

Central York Middle School is seeking a Middle School Field Hockey Assistant Coach who will help develop student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working with the head coach, you will support skill development, game strategy, and individual growth through practice planning and instruction in stick skills, passing, receiving, shooting, and defensive positioning.

The role emphasizes sportsmanship, respect, and an inclusive team environment, while mentoring