What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDEP: 2025-26 Field Hockey (Head) Coach - Posting #1622 position at Cheltenham High School?
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 3.17.25
Cheltenham School District announces the following ANTICIPATED extra duty-extra pay position(s) is available for the 2025-2026 school-year, at Cheltenham High School:
Field Hockey - Head Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
Job Description:
1. Responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the development,
implementation, and monitoring of the athletic program for the assigned sport.
2. Assist the Head Coach with the supervision of participants of the assigned sport during
program related activities.
3. Serve as a positive role model to the student athletes and represent the Cheltenham School district in a well-respected manner.
4. Must demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively and enthusiastically with the entire school community.
5. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Must have extensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to effectively teach and communicate fundamental skills.
- Must have at least 2 - 4 years of coaching experience working with children and/or adolescents; coaching at the high school level preferred.
- A strong understanding of the sport’s theory and practice is required; experience as a player or coach at the high school or collegiate level is preferred.
- Must demonstrate the personal qualities necessary to foster sportsmanship and support student-athlete success in a positive and encouraging environment.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, along with a proven ability to build relationships with student-athletes, parents, staff, and school administration.
- Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with state law.
All applicants: Must complete the on-line application to be considered for this position, which is located under Employment Opportunities at www.cheltenham.org.
External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms.
Position vacancies will remain posted until filled.
CHELTENHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
2000 ASHBOURNE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027
