What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Field Hockey Coach position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
In a world starving for Truth, Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) strives to deliver academic excellence in an authentically Catholic community. If you Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, Pursue Excellence, and want to use your gifts and talents to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ while pursuing great sportsmanship and athletic ability, then we invite you to apply to be our Field Hockey Coach.
Job Summary:
The Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director in accordance with Father Gabriel Richard High School’s Catholic mission. The Field Hockey Coach must realize and appreciate the need for the Field Hockey program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire athletic department.
Job Description:
- Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in Field Hockey. Contribute to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in Field Hockey.
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.
- Ensure that all Field Hockey coaches work together toward a common goal within the Field Hockey program and provide unity with a structured feeder system.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extra-curricular participation.
- Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program, which includes but is not limited to making changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.
- Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
- Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off-school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
- Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, athletic director, principal, and president.
- Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
- Annually establish and meet performance goals.
- Perform other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade as assigned by the principal or his/her designee may assign other duties.
Necessary Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a head varsity Field Hockey coach preferred.
- Passionate about forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ.
Critical Qualities:
- Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School;
- Professional in demeanor;
- Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action;
- Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;
- Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through;
- Sustained positive attitude; and
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
To Apply:
Email your cover letter, résumé, statement of faith* and application to: fgroffice@fgrhs.org.
- The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.
FGR Mission
Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.
FGR Core Values
Love God.
“. . . love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
– Mk 12:30
Love Others.
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
– Mk 12:31
Love Learning.
“. . . turning [our] ear to wisdom and applying [our] heart to understanding. . .”
– Prov 2:2
Pursue Excellence.
“ . . . whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
– Phil 4:8
