Middle School and Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Middle School and Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach

The Middle School and Varsity assistant coach is responsible for the coaching and administration of the field
hockey program for the Middle School at Friends’ Central School. As a member of the athletic department, the
assistant coach, alongside the head coach, coordinates and conducts all aspects of the field hockey program,
including but not limited to practices, competitions, and the monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes.
Qualified applicants will enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity and understand and will be
committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities
● Responsible for coaching and directing the Middle School and Varsity field hockey program, including but
not limited to organizing and supervising practices and competitions.
● Maintain a variety of records (e.g. game/student-athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms,
emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with school
and Friends Schools League athletic conference requirements.
● Report scores and post game results and highlights to FCS website.
● Work with the Varsity coaches to promote the field hockey program through a variety of activities (e.g.
conducts off-season clinics, information on skills camps, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and
participation.
● Commitment to and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and academic advisement.
● Provide leadership and general team management in the areas of practice, skills, and character
development.
● Additional duties as assigned by the Varsity Coach and the Director of Athletics and Wellness.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
● Considerable knowledge of and experience coaching field hockey, including competitions, practices, and
strength/conditioning.
● Knowledge and ability to ensure academic success of student-athletes.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, athletic administrators,
students, parent body, and the community.
● Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and
prioritize work.
● Child welfare and criminal background clearances will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s Degree required with prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the high school
and/or college level.

Supervision
The Middle School and Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach is a part-time seasonal position and reports to the
Director of Athletics and Wellness.

For more information on Friends’ Central School, visit www.friendscentral.org. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter,
updated resume, and three references to Michelle Crowley, Director of Athletics and Wellness, at mcrowley@friendscentral.org.