What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Head Coach Field Hockey position at Bishop Ireton High School?
Bishop Ireton High School is in search of a dedicated, experienced professional to serve as the Varsity Head Coach for Bishop Ireton’s Field Hockey team beginning the 2025-26 school year. Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Bishop Ireton plays in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and participates in highly competitive conference, league and non-league schedules. The Field Hockey Head Coach directs and coordinates all aspects of the team in accordance with the school’s mission and values. The goal of the coach should be to lead this competitive program at the highest level of play by teaching and developing the players with skill and sportsmanship. Team building is essential.
The Field Hockey Head Coach is responsible for managing the coaching staff and team budget. The ability to manage the program during pre-season is required. This position receives a stipend and reports to the Athletic Director. Fall Season runs from early August through mid-November.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
- experience coaching high school aged students
- year-round field hockey programmatic experience
- vision for leading a competitive high school field hockey team
- commitment to the principles of our Catholic college preparatory school
- interpersonal skills and record of developing strong relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, administrators, parent/guardians, and others in the school community. Experience and familiarity with DMV competitive high school, or equivalent youth field hockey programs is desirable.
Prior coaching is required and/or college playing experience is a plus.
Interested coaches should submit a cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least two professional references to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org.
About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).
