Track & Field Assistant Coach - Middle School

Mhs PA; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach with experience coaching throwing events. The one-year ancillary position supports student-athletes’ skill growth and character development, working with the head coach to promote sportsmanship and competitive excellence.

Season runs March through May, with practices Mon-Fri 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; meets on weekday afternoons/evenings; flexible off-season work may be required.

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.
• Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Responsibilities

• Support student-athletes’ skill development, athletic growth, and character development, helping them succeed both in their sport and in life.
• Assist the head coach in promoting sportsmanship, character development, and competitive excellence.
• Assist with practices and meets as scheduled, including weekend events when required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Throwing events

Leadership

Safety

Organization

Ethics

Diversity engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Track & Field Assistant Coach – Middle School

Job Category: Ancillary (Lifeguards/Summer/Seasonal)

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS provides enrolled students an amazing multitude of athletic opportunities, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs led by committed coaching staffs. MHS offers Varsity, JV, Junior High, and Recreational teams for 15 sports and intramural programs. Athletic programs begin in Elementary and Middle Division and culminate to the Senior Division Varsity level. Our program has produced many successful seasons ending with Mid Penn Conference, PIAA District III, and PIAA State Championships. Many athletes also advance to play at the college level after graduation from MHS.

MHS is seeking a Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach with experience coaching throwing events. This is a one-year ancillary position responsible for developing student-athletes in the throwing events, promoting sportsmanship, character development, and competitive excellence. In partnership with the head coach, the assistant coach will support student-athletes’ skill development, athletic growth, and character development, helping them succeed both in their sport and in life.

The season runs from March through May, with practices Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Meets are typically held on weekday afternoons or evenings, with some invitationals and events scheduled on weekends. Flexible off-season work is also required. The stipend amount is based on experience and working the entire season.

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.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Milton Hershey School will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled student, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities of the School. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.