Middle School Track & Field Coach — Throwing

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach with experience coaching throwing events for the March–May season. The role supports student-athletes’ skill development, promotes sportsmanship, and helps build character under the head coach.

This part-time, temporary position runs Monday–Friday after school, with meets on occasional weekdays or weekends; a high school diploma, driver's license, and coaching experience are required, and compensation is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license required.
• Has at least 1 year of successful coaching experience or experience playing at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current coaching techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
• Must have the ability to teach beginner skills while also developing various skill level athletes in a positive and professional manner.
• Experience and ability to coach throwing events (shot put and discus) at the middle school level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse youth. Experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds is preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in providing safe, structured skill development practice and playing experiences, while also developing high character student athletes.
• Strong organizational and planning skills are required.
• Must demonstrate and uphold high ethical standards, serving as a role model and demonstrating a commitment to student engagement.
• Must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support student-athletes’ skill development, athletic growth, and character development, working with the head coach.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices for throwing events.
• Season runs March–May; practices Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; meets on weekday afternoons or evenings; some weekends.
• Flexible off-season work is required.

Skills

Coaching

Coaching techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach with experience coaching throwing events for the March–May season. The role supports student-athletes’ skill development, promotes sportsmanship, and helps build character under the head coach.

This part-time, temporary position runs Monday–Friday after school, with meets on occasional weekdays or weekends; a high school diploma, driver's license, and coaching experience are required, and compensation is