Field Hockey Coach

The Summit Academy

Fredericksburg, VA

Job ID#:
9772169319
Posted:
April 14, 2025
Expires:
June 13, 2025
Category:
Secondary Education
Terms:
Part-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Hourly
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Job Description

Position Opening: Part-Time Field Hockey Coach

The Summit Academy is seeking a HS Field Hockey Coach for 2025 fall season.

The Summit Academy is a small, independent school for students in grades 6-12 that provides a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic tradition. Our school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and athletic development. We believe that athletics at its best, will reinforce the lessons that are taught in the classroom. Likewise, academics will reinforce the learning that happens on the athletic field. We are seeking a Field Hockey Coach to join our athletic department on a part-time basis.

At the core, our school is a community, and leaders are tasked with fostering a healthy learning culture. When we make hiring decisions, we are most interested in bringing in men and women who are interested in becoming members of a community that is warm, prioritizes wisdom, and develops young people to pursue what is true, good, and beautiful.

Job Description:
The Field Hockey Coach will be responsible for coaching and developing the skills of our high school field hockey team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of field hockey, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement practice plans to improve individual and team performance.
- Teach the fundamental skills of field hockey.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to student-athletes.
- Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the field hockey program, including games, practices, and conditioning sessions.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school administration.
- Uphold the values and mission of The Summit Academy.

Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of field hockey rules, strategies, and techniques.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with high school students.
- Commitment to promoting a positive and supportive team environment.
- Previous playing experience at the high school or college level.

Work Schedule:
- Part-time position with flexible hours.
- Availability for afternoon practices and games.

Compensation:
- Competitive stipend commensurate with experience.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should send a resume to Derick Buhle at dbuhle@thesummitva.org, or mail them to:

The Summit Academy
7124 Salem Fields Blvd. PMB # 157
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

The Summit Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about our school, please visit www.thesummitva.org

About the Employer

The Summit Academy is an independent, college preparatory secondary school for young men and women in Fredericksburg, Virginia that provides a classical Liberal Arts education rooted in the tradition of Catholic teaching.

Students at The Summit enjoy a cohesive, content-rich education, a strong Liberal Arts core and a thorough induction into the canon of Western Civilization.