Upper School Field Hockey Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership, and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.The Baldwin School seeks dedicated and passionate individuals with genuine love and in-depth knowledge of their sport to join the coaching staff for the Fall 2026 season as:Upper School Field Hockey Head CoachUpper School Assistant Field Hockey CoachSuccessful candidates will inspire, mentor, and motivate student-athletes, fostering personal and athletic growth. The ability to lead collaboratively, think creatively, and build strong relationships is essential. We seek candidates who will engage student-athletes positively, with a growth mindset, and interact productively with parents and families. They will possess a love of working with student-athletes, a high level of energy and flexibility, a sense of humor, and will have an 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; andOther duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.Qualifications:Bachelor 's Degree;Prior competitive experience in coaching;Strong understanding of safety protocols to ensure student-athlete well-being; andExcellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.Contact:Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.