Assistant Coach - Girls Track Indoor/Outdoor (Part Time)

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools in Newton, Massachusetts, seeks an Assistant Coach for Girls Track to support indoor and outdoor seasons at Newton North High School. This part-time position involves instructing athletes in fundamental skills, developing practice plans, and fostering sportsmanship.

The role requires experience coaching hurdles and jumps, a bachelor’s degree, CPR certification, and strong communication with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching hurdles and jumps is required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPR certification.
• Previous successful coaching experience.
• Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community.
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations.
• Complies with school and Conference/League policies and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with the school staff.
• Relates positively to parents and other community representatives.
• Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a safe environment for student athletes.
• Models positive behaviors, especially with regard to sportsmanship and the alcohol, tobacco and drug rules.
• Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches.
• Develops and organizes practice program.
• Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel.
• Plans and develops game responsibilities.
• Conducts and analyzes scouting reports.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Organization & planning

Coaching leadership

Community engagement

Professional growth

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Assistant Coach - Girls Track Indoor/Outdoor (Part Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955805
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: School-Based

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Non-Aligned

Reports To: Athletic Director, School Principal

SUMMARY

TheAssistant Coach willinstruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the students shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, sportsmanship and service to others.

Expected work week of 3 days plus championship meets and 1weekend dayfor indoor/outdoor seasons.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coaching hurdles and jumps required
• Bachelor’s degree
• CPR certification
• Previous successful coaching experience
• Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program
• Commitment to professional growth
• Ability to accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations
• Complies with school and Conference/League policies and regulations
• Works cooperatively with the school staff
• Relates positively to parents and other community representatives
• Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy
• Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for a safe environment for student athletes
• Models positive behaviors, especially with regard to sportsmanship and the alcohol, tobacco and drug rules
• Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel
• Plans and develops game responsibilities
• Conducts and analyzes scouting reports