Field Hockey Assistant Coach (Fall 2026)

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

Department:Athletics

Reports to:Director of Athletics

Affiliation:Unit A Section F

Salary range:$4945 -$5897 stipend

Time Commitment:

• Six days a week
• Twenty to twenty-five hours a week
• Three games a week
• Season Length- 8/24/2026-11/23/2026

Number of Positions:3

This is a stipend position.

SUMMARY:

The Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding assistant coach to coach the field hockey 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:

• Coach the team they are assigned to.
• Assume the duties of the head coach when the head coach is not present.
• Assist in coaching at practices and games.
• Implement practice plans.
• Oversee scouting of opposition.
• Be a liaison between the captains and the head coach.
• Coordinate with the athletic office on rosters awards and medical issues.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CPR certified
• NFHS concussion course completed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in the coaching field hockey
• Communicate clearly and effectively.

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC