Head Girls Varsity Field Hockey Coach

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world's leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America" and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: .

Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School is seeking applicants passionate about coaching for our Varsity Field Hockey team for the 2024 season. Cranbrook has a proud athletic tradition that includes hundreds of conference, district, and regional titles. We have won an incredible 101 State Championships in seven different sports and have outstanding athletic facilities. Our Field Hockey team plays games on the historic Thompson Oval, one of the most iconic fields in Michigan.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coaching responsibilities include management of all facets of the Field Hockey program but are not limited to:

• Building competitive teams
• Organizing and running practices
• Developing and implementing effective game strategies
• Supervising and utilizing assistant coaches
• Developing player skills, technique, and knowledge of the game

Expectations:

• Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management.
• Foster a culture that promotes the school's values and the student's academic experience.
• Intentionally integrate school core values as the framework for coaching and building athletic programs.

Requirements:

• Successful candidates will have at least three years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level or in a club setting.
• Candidates with ties to youth and club field hockey in the Detroit area will be given strong consideration.
• Candidates should have demonstrated communication and community relations abilities and work effectively with students, staff, administration, and parents.

For consideration, please submit your resume.