Assistant Field Hockey Coach

SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Assistant Field Hockey Coach Location: South Kingstown High School Report to: Athletic Director and Head Field Hockey Coach South Kingstown High School: South Kingstown High School is a public high school, dedicated to developing students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to a global workforce and society. South Kingstown High School is a grade 9-12 comprehensive high school serving over 800 students. Position Summary: The Assistant Field Hockey Coach is primarily responsible for coaching the Varsity Field Hockey Team as well as the JV Field Hockey program. The position also requires duties such as: •Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition •Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. •Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach •Assist the Head Coach with game strategy. •Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. •Model behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators •Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury •Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities •Traveling to and from away contests •Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, etc. •Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. •Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Field Hockey Coach, Athletic Director or any other appropriate administrator. Requirements: •Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred •1-3 years of experience coaching Field Hockey at the High School level preferred •Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures •Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes. •Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. •Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court. •Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability. •Must possess the ability to assess players. •Candidates will be interviewed and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the position •Completion of a successful interview. •Successfully complete the RIIL-NFHS sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching Course •Successfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course. •Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually) •Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually) •Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually) •Successfully complete a Background check. •Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the RIIL. •New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of date of hire. •The Assistant Field Hockey Coach is required to abide by the RIIL rules, abide by, and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration. Physical Requirements include (but are not limited to): •Use hands •Reach in all directions •See •Hear and understand speech at normal levels •Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation •Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment Work Position (Percentage of Time): •Standing 55 •Walking35 •Sitting10 Body Movement (Frequency): •Lifting (up to 30 lbs.)Frequent •Pulling/pushing loadsFrequent •Bending/StoopingFrequent •Kneeling/SquattingFrequent •Reaching overheadFrequent •Climbing/descending stairsFrequent Compensation: All coaches shall be paid as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the National Education Association South Kingstown. The Assistant Field Hockey Coach stipend will be $2723.00. The South Kingstown School Committee is dedicated to creating an inclusive community that promotes and values diversity in its hiring and strives for its employee workforce to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective.