<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Athletics/Activities/Coaching</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/30/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Scarsdale High School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>8/25/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>8/15/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Field Hockey - JV Assistant Coach</p> <p>The Scarsdale Public Schools are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual who exhibits a love of learning and a genuine interest in the social, emotional, mental, and physical health of student-athletes. Applicants should demonstrate expert content knowledge and success in coaching cheer at the high school level. An ideal candidate will understand the benefits of an educational interscholastic athletic experience with a specific focus on player growth and development. NYS certification in physical education or coaching license is required. Scarsdale School District is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Has the ability to assist in the organization and supervision of the field hockey program. </li><li>Has previous successful coaching experience in field hockey. </li><li>The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. </li><li>The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO:</p> <p>The athletic director and the Varsity and JV head coaches.</p> <p>JOB GOAL:</p> <p>To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Has knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Scarsdale Public Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. </li><li>Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently. </li><li>Assists the head coach in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. </li><li>Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. </li><li>By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. </li><li>Is accountable for all equipment and promotes a respect for equipment and school property from players. </li></ul>