Head Field Hockey Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director Department: Multi-Divisional Status: Part-Time Stipend Date Posted: November 06, 2023 Start Date: August 1, 2024 About Saint Mary’s Hall Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths.
Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home.
Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.
Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Dr.
, serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility.
Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students.
Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.
Position Description Saint Mary’s Hall is seeking a passionate, energetic Head Field Hockey Coach who strives to build a highly competitive and challenging program for the SMH student-athletes, while supporting the school’s mission.
Saint Mary’s Hall is committed to offering a rewarding experience for the students while maintaining high academic standards.
A SMH coach is an individual who seeks excellence daily while teaching life skills that will benefit the student-athletes within the program for many years to come.
Responsibilities Work with the Athletic Director to oversee the Field Hockey program, to include but not limited to scheduling game, practices, and team organization.
Work in coordination with the athletic department to grow student participation and encourage participation and interest in field hockey within the student body.
Work with the athletic department to provide opportunities for instruction and skill development for Lower School students if available.
Act as a positive role model in all settings and foster an environment of respect, integrity, and responsibility.
Help maintain high standards of sportsmanship and fair play in all facets of the athletic program.
Always exemplify a sense of professionalism which includes game and practice times, with opponents, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.
Qualifications Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for field hockey Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to learn, apply and adhere to TAPPS rules and regulations.
Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor student-athletes.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment Will require travel to various events to include overnight trips.
Will work nights or weekends.
Works mostly in the outdoors in any number of elements.
Will involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 50 lbs.
Operates various types of office equipment.
Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and intellectual challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
Other Information This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employed.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic professional and learning environment that encourages innovation, send us a cover letter, resume, and complete our SMH employment application.
You can download our employment application by visiting www.
smhall.
org/about/employment-opportunities.
Applications will be processed as they are received.
Josh Baker Athletic Director Saint Mary’s Hall 9401 Starcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78217 www.
smhall.
org