Middle School Field Hockey Head Coach

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position M / S Field Hockey Head Coach

Department Athletics

Available August 2024

Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics arts athletics and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity equity and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual social and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

Position Summary

Instruct and / or lecture in the activity of imparting knowledge as a Head Coach in our school.

Reporting Relationships

The Head Coach reports to the Upper School Associate Athletic Director and Executive Director of Athletics.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The following list in not intended to be a complete or exhaustive recitation of all duties that may be performed.

• Adhere to all rules and policies of the Detroit Country Day School at all times.
• Understand that the school has a contractual obligation to the schools students and their parents to maintain the school calendar year and to meet each daily obligation in connection with academic instruction athletic programs and other extracurricular activities which make up the Detroit Country Day School experience.
• Supply his / her professional services commensurate with the schools contractual obligations to the school students and parents.
• Provide services as a coach of the sports activities as directed.
• Understand and become fully familiar with the assigned athletic activity which he / she will coach.
• Use his / her best efforts to learn and employ the best available coaching methodology and techniques.
• Maintain responsibility at all times for the conduct and safety of the students participating in said athletic activities.
• Supervise the students on the playing field in the gymnasium or athletic arena in the locker rooms and during the transportation of students to and from an athletic activity.
• Provide instruction and leadership.
• Assist with tryouts and determining which students become team members.
• Assist with organizing preparing and conducting individual and team practices training and competitions.
• Supervise and demonstrate precautionary and safety measures to students when utilizing the weight room locker room and facilities.
• Assist with managing the daily operations and coordinating all administrative duties of the sports program.
• Communicate with the director and / or executive director of athletics regarding the sports program; scheduling facilities travel equipment etc.
• Communicate any scheduling changes to the coach athletic administrative assistant and the director and / or executive director of athletics.
• Coordinate with the athletic equipment manager to ensure adequate equipment and supplies are accessible for practices training and competition.
• Coordinate with the safety and security department the nurse and / or athletic trainer to ensure adequate coverage is accessible for sporting competitions and ensures any medical restrictions are enforced.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Coordinate media coverage and communication with the director of communication.
• Coordinate with the facilities manager and custodial supervisor to ensure adequate coverage is available for field and facility maintenance and custodial services.
• Adhere to school procurement policies.
• Coordinate with the foods services department for nutritional facilities and needs if applicable.
• Assist with the evaluation and assessment of team activities and selection of award recipients.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of awards at any awards ceremonies.
• Display a positive attitude in responding to questions and requests as they are presented.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applying for the Position

For consideration submit a letter of interest resume and references online athttps : / / additional information please contact Dan MacLean at

Key Skills

Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1