Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a Varsity Field Hockey Coach for Skyline High School for the 2025/2026 school year. The role is hourly and non-contractual, with current contract staff remaining on payroll through AAPS.

The coach reports to the Athletic Director and will oversee coaching staff and student-athletes throughout the season. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of field hockey rules, effective coaching communication, and the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport.
• Ability to obtain current CPR / First Aid/ Lifeguard Certification when applicable.
• Ability to work effectively with sport coaching staff parents and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Complies with M.H.S.A.A. policies and department / district policies.
• Maintains consistent communication with Athletic Director.
• Develop positive self image with athletics.
• Attends clinics / workshops related to sport.
• Utilize sound teaching methods to develop skills / techniques.
• Demonstrate public support / loyalty for coaches.
• Demonstrate positive team sportsmanship toward opponents and officials.
• Demonstrates effective management of pre-contest details.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR / First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification (when applicable)

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

NON-CONTRACTUAL (HOURLY) STAFF HIRED WILL BECOME AN EMPLOYEE OF PCMI (THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR).

CURRENT CONTRACT STAFF WILL REMAIN ON PAYROLL WITH AAPS.

POSITION TITLE: Varsity Field Hockey Coach

POSITION LOCATION: Skyline High School

SEASON: 2025/2026 School Year

SALARY: Based on Experience

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any of which may be waived by the Board of Education in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport.
• Ability to obtain current CPR / First Aid/ Lifeguard Certification when applicable.
• Ability to work effectively with sport coaching staff parents and school staff

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with M.H.S.A.A. policies and department / district policies.
• Maintains consistent communication with Athletic Director.
• Develop positive self image with athletics.
• Attends clinics / workshops related to sport.
• Utilize sound teaching methods to develop skills / techniques.
• Demonstrate public support / loyalty for coaches.
• Demonstrate positive team sportsmanship toward opponents and officials.
• Demonstrates effective management of pre-contest details.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

ADA STATEMENT

Ann Arbor Public Schools complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applications and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail] .

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org, "District Links-->Job Postings".