Head Coach, Field Hockey

Head Coach, Field Hockey Application Window: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM – Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Duration: 2027 Fall Season Number of Units: 11 Location: Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions: 1 Job Description: Supervises, coordinates and promotes all phases of the PIAA program. The coach assumes responsibility for teaching student‑athletes the sport and utilizes demonstrations of skill development progress to teach fundamental skills and team strategy. Teaches sportsmanship and stresses responsibility to one’s team and respect for others; plans and schedules conditioning activities to develop sport fitness needed to achieve a degree of individual and team success. The person is directly responsible to the principals and athletic director and works in cooperation with the faculty manager. Qualifications Experience : Coaching experience preferred. Skills : Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to connect and relate to high‑school age students, and leadership. Education : Minimum of High School Diploma/GED and coaching preferred. Essential Functions Ability to teach techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics. Ability to teach sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility to team members. Demonstrates through experience, a commitment to devote long hours and weekends to the program. Where applicable and in accordance with PIAA and district policies, conducts a pre‑season and post‑season conditioning program. Ability to supervise and conduct safe practices and contests. Ability to accurately assess the talents and abilities of team members. Ability to promote athletes to college recruiters. Participate in a successful recruitment program. Ability to display competency in coaching philosophy, knowledge of PIAA rules and regulations, MNSD School Board Policy, and NCAA Student‑Athletic Eligibility requirements. Ability to respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques. Must be able to maintain uniforms, equipment and school facility. Must be able to supervise bus, locker room and team members. Must be able to monitor team members' attendance, grades and personal conduct. Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies. Conducts other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director of the school. Frequency of meetings : Daily practices during the fall season. Approximate number of students enrolled : TBD Clearances : In accordance with school code, Act 24 and all related clearances. Compensation MNSD Supplementary Contract Unit Values 2026-2027 1-2 years experience - $438.00 3, 4, 5 years experience - $475.00 6 years & over experience - $510.00 Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit an online application. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. Equal Opportunity Statement The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Marple Newtown School District 36 Media Line Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Marple Newtown School District