Fall, Assistant Coach - Girls Varsity Field Hockey

Fall, Assistant Coach - Girls Varsity Field Hockey (JobID: 5137) Position Type: Coaching Date Posted: 5/11/2026 Location: Middletown High School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Position Overview Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible for developing and sustaining a program that enables students to achieve a high level of skill in applicable sport fitness, and the development of an appreciation for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for achievement in competitive high school sport. Coordinate and supervise a regular schedule of practice. Encourage sportsmanship and team unity and enforce all sportsmanship guidelines. Enforce discipline of contest, school, conference, and state rules and regulations. Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (if applicable). Oversee the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities located both on ASD properties and at off‑campus facilities. Maintain accurate records of uniforms, equipment, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments. Submit required forms and athletic documents. Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies. Coordinate and develop an effective and sustainable fundraising plan with the Athletic Director that is easily communicated with administration, players, coaches, media, and community. Effectively communicate with administration, players, coaches, media, and community. Attend required coaches’ clinics and state and conference selection meetings (if applicable). Attend required coaches’ meetings and Athletic Booster’s Association meetings (if applicable). Develop a total program for grades 9 through 12. Provide and display a willingness to work with Athletics Department administration, staff, student‑athletes, and parents with a dynamic practice and meeting schedule. Minimum Qualifications Experience coaching or participating in the applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level. Prior coaching experience is desirable. Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport rules, DIAA rules and regulations, Blue Hen Conference regulations, and ASD policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic first aid / athletic training practices. Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community using the approved Appoquinimink School District communication methods. Excellent organizational skills. Physical Requirements The position requires regular verbal communication and the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities, including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. The employee must be able to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work is generally performed in a school environment. Duties may require the employee to move around the school, gymnasiums, or athletic fields. Work may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Pre-Employment Requirements All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States, completion of the I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry. ADA Accommodations Disclosure Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Non-Discrimination Disclosure The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The district does not discriminate or retaliate in hiring, training, assignment, promotion, or transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established provisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appoquinimink School District