Field Hockey Coaches
About The Position
The Baldwin School, an all-girls college preparatory independent day school (PreK-Grade 12) founded in 1888, is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals with a genuine love and in-depth knowledge of field hockey to join their coaching staff. They are looking to fill the roles of Upper School Field Hockey Head Coach, Upper School Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Middle School Field Hockey Head Coach, and Middle School Assistant Field Hockey Coach. The successful candidates will be expected to inspire, mentor, and motivate student-athletes, fostering both personal and athletic growth. Key attributes include the ability to lead collaboratively, think creatively, and build strong relationships. The school values candidates who engage student-athletes positively with a growth mindset, interact productively with parents and families, and possess a love for working with student-athletes. High energy, flexibility, a sense of humor, and an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education are also important.
Requirements
- B.A. in a relevant subject area required
- Prior competitive experience in coaching
- Strong understanding of safety protocols to ensure student-athlete well-being
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Genuine love and in-depth knowledge of field hockey
- Ability to lead collaboratively
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Engage student-athletes positively with a growth mindset
- Interact productively with parents and families
- Love of working with student-athletes
- High level of energy and flexibility
- Sense of humor
- Understanding of and appreciation for girls' education
Responsibilities
- Attend all team practices, meetings, and games
- Keep student-athletes at the center and positively and enthusiastically embrace the broader school community
- Maintain and inspire high standards of excellence, encouraging student-athletes to achieve their full potential
- Create an inclusive and supportive team by demonstrating collaboration, optimism, approachability, and adaptability
- Establish routines and build relationships with student-athletes by using positive guidance, offering helpful feedback, and exhibiting patience, empathy, and respect
- Incorporate Baldwin's core values of learning, respect, responsibility, compassion, and honesty
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
