Job title - APS 5/6th Grade Girls Field Hockey Coach
Reports to - Athletic Director
Work year/day - as needed for sports season
Salary Grade -APS Stipend Schedule
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide leadership training and supervision to student-athletes in a specific middle school sport fostering skill development teamwork sportsmanship and personal growth within the framework of the schools athletic program. Serves as a positive role model for students promoting a healthy and ethical approach to competition.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans organizes and leads engaging and developmentally appropriate practice sessions
- Teaches fundamental skills team strategies and rules and regulations of the sport.
- Helps athletes develop physical conditioning techniques and tactical understanding.
- Analyzes individual and team performance providing constructive feedback and guidance.
- Prioritizes the safety and well-being of all athletes during practices competitions and related activities.
- Enforces safety procedures and ensures proper use of equipment and facilities.
- Follows established procedures in case of athlete injury or emergency.
- Completes and maintains required safety training including CPR and AED certifications.
- Complies with the APSAP Coaches Handbook and supports an inclusive program that encourages participation from all interested students.
- Maintains discipline and fosters positive team dynamics sportsmanship and respect for others.
- Communicates effectively with athletes parents/guardians school administrators and other stakeholders using approved district communication tools.
- Assists with the inventory care and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms.
- Helps plan and coordinate the schedule of practices and events.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the principal or athletic director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Basic understanding of the sport and willingness to learn coaching techniques.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to demonstrate physical skills associated with the sport including running throwing catching or other sport-specific techniques.
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time (typically several hours at practices games or competitions).
- Ability to lift carry push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g. balls nets coolers gear bags).
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods including varying weather (heat cold rain).
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and assess student-athlete performance as well as respond to emergency situations quickly.
- Sufficient mobility to respond quickly to on-field incidents or emergencies.
- Manual dexterity to operate scorekeeping equipment manage team gear or administer basic first aid if necessary.