Middle School Assistant Track Coach

KENT PLACE SCHOOL; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent Place School seeks a Middle School Assistant Track Coach for the 2027 season. The role is part-time after-school hours, with practices and meets occurring in the spring season. Reports to the Director of Athletics and requires experience coaching at the high school level or above.

The candidate will educate and coach Kent Place student-athletes, promote positive attitudes and sportsmanship, and plan practice sessions while ensuring athlete health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate practice sessions and competition strategies to assistant coaches, ensuring the health and well-being of student-athletes.
• Coach and instruct players regarding rules, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players during practice and competition to determine needs for improvement.
• Maintain proper supervision of student-athletes during practices, games, and school transportation.
• Attend preseason training and participate in open houses and pep assemblies.

Skills

Communication

Administrative

Teamwork

Decision making

Job description

Kent Place School seeks a Middle School Assistant Track Coach for the 2027 season.

Department: Athletics

Position Title: Middle School Assistant Track Coach

Hours: 2.30 - 3.30 pm - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (meets could finish later and may occur on Thursdays)

Season: Spring (March 22 - June 4)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Job Description

Assistant Middle School Coach

Coaching Experience:

• Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; high school-level experience required.
• Educate and coach Kent Place student-athletes in track.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Plan and communicate practice sessions and competition strategies to assistant coach(s) that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Coaches and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Administrative Duties and Personal Skills

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintains, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Promotes good public relations through professional standards of conduct and presentation and professional courtesy.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Have the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Adhere to best practices of diversity and inclusion so that interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.

Other duties as assigned:

• Attends a mandatory preseason training session with the Athletic Dept.
• Participates in special activities, open houses, and pep assemblies.
• Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

For more information on Kent Place's athletics programs, please visit: https://www.kentplace.org/athletics