Goalie Coach/Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Job Description

Job Description

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Virginia. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

GOALIE COACH/ASSISTANT FIELD HOCKEY COACH - JOB DESCRIPTION:

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is seeking a qualified Goalie Coach for the Saints Field Hockey program. St. Stephen's and St. Agnes provides a competitive athletic program that competes in the ISL (Independent School League) and VISAA (Virginia Independent School Athletic Association). We are looking for a coach who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and who will help foster a culture of character, competitive excellence, leadership, sportsmanship, and goodness that lies at the core of Saints Athletics. All coaching positions are part-time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with the Head Field Hockey Coach to develop and implement a comprehensive goalie program aligned with the goals and philosophy of Saints Field Hockey.
• Provide instruction in goalie technique, game preparation, strategy, and overall skill development.
• Support the physical and mental development of goalies through age-appropriate training, building hand-eye coordination, recovery, and performance routines.
• Assist in the design and implementation of offseason and in-season footwork, conditioning, and development programs.
• Monitor goalie workloads and promote healthy habits that support long-term development and injury prevention.
• Prepare and lead goalie-specific practice activities while contributing to the overall team practice plan.
• Mentor student-athletes and foster a positive, challenging, and supportive team culture.
• Collaborate effectively with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and families to support the student-athlete experience.
• Serve as a positive role model who reflects the mission and values of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideal candidates should have collegiate and/or high school playing experience and coaching experience at the club, high school, collegiate, and/or professional level. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of goalie skill development, position specific speed and & conditioning, and injury prevention, along with a commitment to mentoring student-athletes and contributing positively to a collaborative coaching environment.

For more detailed information about our school and other open positions, please visit the SSSAS website.