Assistant Coach/Pole Vault Coach–Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field

Phillips Academy; Andover (MA); Presencial; USD 4000 - 4300; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Phillips Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach/Pole Vault Coach for its indoor and outdoor track and field programs for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves coaching athletes in pole vault, drills, mobility, conditioning, and technique feedback, with occasional cross-work with other events.

The position requires a minimum of two years coaching experience in track and field at HS/club/college levels, a strong role-model presence for high school students, and the ability to manage a

Formación

• Motivate and be a positive role model for high-school students.
• 2+ years coaching track & field at HS/club/college level or equivalent.
• Pole vaulting experience at HS/college or higher.
• Adaptable and able to work with the current coaching staff.
• Willing to manage a Monday-Saturday practice and travel schedule.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in coaching pole vault during indoor and outdoor seasons, including drills, mobility, conditioning, and technique feedback.
• Support athletes’ development through practice plans and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with other event coaches; participate in meet-day operations.
• Contribute to practice blocks with emphasis on pole vault technique and safety.
• Assist with travel to meets and scheduling of practices within the season.

Conocimientos

Coaching

Pole vaulting

Athlete development

High school coaching

Descripción del empleo

Temporary STAFF Andover, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1602

Salary Range: $4,000.00 To $4,300.00 Annually

Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach/Pole Vault Coach for indoor and outdoor track and field programfor the 2026-2027 school.

Working alongside the Director of Track and Field, coaching responsibilities include supporting athletes to develop in the pole vault via drills, mobility work, conditioning, and feedback on form/technique/approach during practices and meets. Occasionally, the pole vault event coach will also work with athletes from other event groups, for example on lifting and recovery days. All coaches on staff also contribute to meet day operations.

Winter Indoor Season | December 1, 2026 - February 2027

• Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Practices typically run 3:15-5:00 p.m.
• Meets are typically held Wednesday afternoons, with occasional Saturday meets
• No track and field programming from December 18-January 4

Spring Outdoor Season | March 23, 2027 - Third Weekend in May

• Approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday-Saturday
• Practices typically run 3:15-5:00 p.m.
• Home and away meets are held most Saturdays during the spring term

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:

• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to high-school aged students.
• At least 2 years’ experience coaching in track and field club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track and Field/Pole Vaulting experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.

This is a non benefits eligible position

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.