Assistant Track: Sprint & Jump Coach

Milken Community School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milken Community School in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Assistant Track Coach for a part‑time, on‑campus role. The position supports the Head Track coach with instruction, practice planning, and supervision of athletes during practices and competitions.

The role emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and student welfare within a diverse school community. Responsibilities include coordinating drills, monitoring skill development, maintaining equipment, and assisting with end‑of‑season awards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of track & field coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Track coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Track coach.
• Assesses player's skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Assists the head Track coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room (if used) in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Assists the head Track coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, and award nights.
• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Cooperative work environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90049


• Position Type: Part Time


• Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Our Mission

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Head of Athletics, and the Head Track Coach, the Assistant Track coach provides leadership, direction, and supports the program where needed. They must adhere to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Assistant Track Coach must support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete. They must support, encourage, and monitor student-athletes' academic progress. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Track coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.


• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Track coach.


• Assesses player's skills and monitors players during competition and practice.


• Assists the head Track coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.


• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.


• Maintains the equipment room (if used) in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.


• Assists the head Track coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.


• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, and award nights.


• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of track & field coaching experience.


• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.


• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.


• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.


• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.


• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Standard On-Campus Hours

Hours will vary based on athletic seasons and events; occasional Sundays, nights, and early mornings are required.

*All schedules are subject to change.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 (Per Hour)

For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website.

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.