JV Field Hockey Coach

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Rogers Development (DE); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Academy is seeking a JV Field Hockey Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role reports to the Athletic Director and is casual/seasonal with duties including planning practices, game strategy, and maintaining equipment and records.

Ideal candidates have prior coaching experience and familiarity with DIAA rules. CPR certification and background checks are required before employment begins, with duties including safety oversight and collaboration with staff to uphold school policies.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations.
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Skills

Coaching experience

DIAA rules familiarity

Education

CPR certification

Concussion protocol training

Job description

• Date Posted:
  6/2/2026
• Location:
  Sussex Academy
• Date Available:
  July 2026
• District:
  Sussex Academy

Position Type:2026-2027 JV Field Hockey Coach

Date Posted:6/2/2026

Location:Sussex Academy Secondary School

Closing Date:Open until filled

Date Available:July 2026

Reports To:Athletic Director

Term of Employment:Casual/Seasonal

Salary:Sussex Academy Local Athletic EPER Salary pay

About Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy is a public K-12 charter school in Sussex County, Delaware, serving approximately 1,200 students across elementary and secondary campuses. Our mission is to create a supportive school environment with accelerated learning opportunities that prepare students to Explore, Experience, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Relationships

• Communicates effectively with athletes and parents.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staff.
• Keeps commitments and is punctual.
• Supports team as well as individual accomplishments.
• Cooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes' physical well being.

Performance

• Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times.
• Represents the school in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Promotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets and in our schools and community to support Sussex Academy
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the athlete, academics and overall athletic and school program.

Requirements

• Possess CPR certification and concussion protocol training or willingness to become certified (Head and Assistant Coaches).
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, TB test must be completed prior to the start of employment or work with student athletes.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of a person in this position.

SUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Human Resources Office
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
PH: 302-856-3636

Disclaimer: Sussex Academy reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identify, or any other categories protected by federal state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator.

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 1:23:00 PM CST.

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