Head MS Field Hockey Coach

Date Posted: 11/10/2025

Location:

Central York Middle School

The Head Middle School Field Hockey Coach is responsible for leading and developing a program that fosters skill growth, teamwork, and a love for the game. This role involves creating a positive, inclusive, and structured environment where student-athletes can build confidence, sportsmanship, and a strong work ethic. The head coach will know the rules of the game and instruct participants using current and appropriate coaching methods and strategies that promote good health and safety practices, physical fitness, sportsmanship, and skill development.

• Promote, select, supervise and instruct student-athletes according to established District, Conference and PIAA standards and regulations. Team selection is subject to the Athletic Director's review and approval.
• Know the rules of the game and instruct participants using current and appropriate coaching methods and strategies that promote good health and safety practices, physical fitness, sportsmanship, and skill development.
• Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude and enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation and good sportsmanship.
• Maintain effective communications with students, parents, staff, administration, the media and higher institutions of higher education.
• Explain the expectations of the head coach to each assistant coach as it pertains to performance and the evaluation of performance.
• Conduct and attend meetings as mandated by the PIAA, the Conference, and as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.
• Plan and schedule, in coordination with the Athletic Director, all practices and recommend use of facilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records as mandated by the PIAA, the Conference, and as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Acquire and maintain First Aid and CPR certification yearly (provided by Central York School District), and administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician, or other person more qualified than him/herself.
• Safeguard all equipment and facilities to assure safety and proper use.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies used in the sport. Annually prepare and submit a detailed requisition for equipment and supplies needed for the following year to the Athletic Director.
• Promote positive self-esteem and climate among all participants and provide for appropriate recognition of student-athlete achievement in accordance with District, Conference and PIAA standards and practices.
• Promote appropriate use of language.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.

Central York Middle School
1950 North Hills Road
York, PA 17406

• Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.
• Must have (or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.