Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Assistant Coach

Date Posted:

4/18/2024

Location:

Northeastern High School

Date Available:

08/05/2024

Closing Date:

04/29/2024

JOB SUMMARY

Instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation

Assume complete charge of the team and its operation in the absence of the Head Athletic Coach.

Identify and work with problem situations.

Scout the play of opposing teams as time and budget permit and as designated by the Head Athletic Coach.

Assist the Head Athletic Coach in preparing student-athletes, equipment, supplies, athletic fields and/or gymnasium and in instructional, training and practice sessions.

Assist the Head Athletic Coach in operational areas, i.e., distribution of uniforms and equipment, inventory of equipment and supplies, supervision of student-athletes transported to away events, etc.

Organization

Recommend the organization and supervision of the areas of responsibility to meet approved objectives of the athletic activity.

Personnel

Coordinate all aspects of student eligibility, parental permission, physical examinations and insurance coverage as assigned by the Head Athletic Coach.

Work with the team to develop a spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play, and to establish and maintain the physical fitness and mental alertness of each individual athlete.

Finance

Assist the Head Athletic Coach in developing budget requests for the team's activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration.

*Qualified internal candidates will be provided preference in accordance with the NEA agreement. *