Middle School Basketball Coach

Milton Academy; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Milton Academy, a premier independent college preparatory K–12 school located just south of Boston, seeks a Winter Middle School Basketball Coach for the 26-27 season. The role focuses on developing fundamental basketball skills, organizing efficient practices, and guiding student-athletes through a structured schedule with 2:30–3:30 p.m.

daily sessions and Wednesday/Friday games. This seasonal position begins November 30 and ends March 3, with potential renewal based on needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptive to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Responsibilities

• Organizing practices to help improve fundamental skills and motivating student-athletes.
• Traveling to and from home/away games with the team.
• Communicating with the Middle School Athletic Director throughout the season.
• Providing strategy, physical training, and techniques to help their student-athletes reach individual and team success.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality awareness

Professional development

Job description

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Position: Middle School Basketball Coach

Location: RSG, CSG, and ACC, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Monday-Friday from 2:30-3:30 p.m., with game days happening

on Wednesday and Friday afternoons (2:30-5:30 p.m.)

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Staff - Seasonal Position

Stipend Range: $2500 - $3100 per season, based on experience and qualifications

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

Milton Academy cultivates in its 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:

The Middle School at Milton Academy is seeking a Basketball coach for the Winter season. Daily practices run from 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. and game days are scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays. The season begins on November 30 and concludes on March 3. There are no weekend commitments.

This is a seasonal position for the Winter 26-27 school year. May be eligible for renewal depending on school needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Organizing practices to help improve fundamental skills and motivating student-athletes.

Traveling to and from home/away games with the team.

Communicating with the Middle School Athletic Director throughout the season.

Providing strategy, physical training, and techniques to help their student-athletes reach individual and team success.

Supervision to be received: Middle School Athletic Director

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: NA

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: NA

Preferred: Experience coaching chidren at the middle school level.

Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

Receptive to supervision and professional development.

Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

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 on the basis of 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.