MS Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Position Type:Athletics/Activities/AthleticsDate Posted:2/19/2026Location:Central York Middle SchoolThe Middle School Field Hockey Assistant Coach plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working collaboratively with the head coach, the assistant coach supports the overall vision of the field hockey program by emphasizing fundamental skill development, game strategy, and individual growth. Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning, teaching core field hockey techniques such as stick skills, passing, receiving, shooting, and defensive positioning, preparing athletes for competition, and promoting sportsmanship and respect both on and off the field. The assistant coach helps cultivate a positive, inclusive team environment that values effort, accountability, and character, while supporting student-athletes as they build confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the game of field hockey.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Function within the philosophy and objectives developed by the District's interscholastic athletic programs as well as within guidelines available in the Co-Curricular Manual and in building manuals.Enhance coaching skills through subscription to professional journals, membership in professional associations and attendance at clinics.Administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician or other person more qualified than him/herself.Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude, enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation, and good sportsmanship.Teach each athlete skills necessary for the appropriate position in the sport, using proven and up-to-date coaching techniques.Maintain total loyalty, support of, and communication with the head coach and program while assisting the former in physical, mental and skills preparation of the student-athletes.Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and in concert with those of the head coach, school and District.Effectively utilize practice time allotted by the head coach in the prescribed manner to further individual and team performance.Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.Where:Central York Middle School1950 North Hills RoadYork, PA 17406Qualifications:* Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description