Middle School - Field Hockey Head Coach

Middle School Head Coach

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

Position Goal: The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individualswhile promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising.

Qualifications: Must be a minimum age of 18 years old. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields. Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches
• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
• Requisition necessary equipment
• Support all RSD athletics

• Physical Requirements: Physically perform all skills required of a coach. Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility. Able to withstand extreme weather conditions Able to lift at least 20 pounds.