Position Description

Position: Assistant Track and Field (Throwing)

Department: Athletics

Location: Athletic and Convocation Center, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Part-time with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Seasonal

Stipend: $3000

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is in search of an Assistant Track and Field coach for the 2026 spring season. The track and field program competes in the Independent School League (ISL) and is a member of the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). The program has a tradition of excellence and has competed at the highest of levels throughout New England. The assistant coach will assist with the throwing competitions in events such as the shot put, javelin, and discus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading the Track and Field program and comply with the institution, NEPSAC, and ISL protocols.
• Assist in designing and implementing practice plans under the direction of the head coach.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining prospective students for the program.
• Follow all safety practices and Academy policies as outlined in the school’s Student Handbook and Coaches Handbook, including the policy against hazing and bullying.
• Traveling to and from home/away games.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Competencies

Required:

• Coaching and/or experience working with track and field athletes at the high school or college level in the throwing events.
• Must demonstrate sportsmanship and role modeling behavior with athletes.
• Must show cooperative behavior, calm, and have a composed demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Lifting (up to 10 pounds), bending, and climbing stairs.

• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment.

Work Environment

• The Athletics Department is a busy work environment in which there is a significant amount of personal interaction.
• The Coach must be flexible, enthusiastic, hard working, and responsible.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• The Academy is non-smoking campus.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.