Middle School - Field Hockey Head Coach

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 4/6/2026
• Location: Reading School District

Position Title:

Middle School Head Coach

Reports To:

Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary:

Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

Position Goal:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches
• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensure that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student athletes
• Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
• Requisition necessary equipment
• Support all RSD athletics

Physical Requirements:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions.