Middle School Field Hockey (Fall 2026)

Position:Middle School Field Hockey Coach (SY 26-27) (Stipend)

Department:Athletics

Reports to:Director of Athletics

Affiliation:Unit A Section F

Salary range: $2481stipend

Time Commitment:

• Six days a week
• Ten to fifteen hours a week
• Two games a week
• 9/14/2026 10/30/2026

Number of positions:2

This is a stipend position.

SUMMARY:

The Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding field hockey coach for the middle school team for the 2025-2026 school year. WPS is dedicated to excellence equity and community. Be a part of creating a bright future for WPS students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning all areas of their team.
• The coach will lead and assist their coaching staff in coordinating efforts toward a single program goal and ensuring compliance with rules at all levels.
• Analyze game strategy.
• Implementation of skill development.
• Coverage on bus trips.
• Video analysis of games.
• Statistical analysis of games.
• Attend all league and local district and state meetings when necessary.
• The coach will contact local Youth Groups to promote their respective sport in town.
• Planning award ceremonies and individual award winners.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CPR certified.
• NFHS concussion course completed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience coaching Field Hockey
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.