Middle School – Field Hockey Head Coach

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  • 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.

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Company: Reading School District
Apply for the Middle School – Field Hockey Head Coach
Location: Reading
Job Description:

  • 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.

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Posted: April 8th, 2026