Winter/Spring Varsity Track Coach for the 2026/27 Season

Kent Place School; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Kent Place School in Summit, NJ seeks a Winter/Spring Varsity Track Coach for the 2026-2027 season. Prior coaching or playing experience at collegiate or club level is preferred; high school experience is required.

The role is part-time, hours 3:45–5:45 p.m., with potential longer meets. Responsibilities include supervising student-athletes, coordinating practices, and supporting the Athletics Department under the Director of Athletics. Kent Place is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school level coaching experience is required.
• Experience at the collegiate and/or club level is preferred.
• Must understand track fundamentals and be able to motivate athletes.

Responsibilities

• Attend preseason meetings and training sessions with the Athletic Dept.
• Coach all disciplines for varsity track during winter/spring season.
• Ensure supervision of student-athletes during practices and transportation.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Student motivation

Job description

Kent Place School seeks a Winter/Spring Varsity Track Coach for the 2026-2027 season.

Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate and/or club level is preferred; experience at the high school level is required.

Department: Athletics

Position Title: Varsity Track (all disciplines)

Hours: 3:45–5:45 p.m. (meets could finish later)

Season: Winter: November 30, 2026, through March 7, 2027
Spring: March 15, 2027, through June 9, 2027

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Responsibilities And Duties

Coaching Experience

• Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.
• Understand the fundamentals of track
• Have the ability to motivate athletes to reach their potential.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

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, meets, and on school-provided transportation.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Promotes good public relations through professional standards of conduct and presentation, as well as 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 parent meeting and training session with the Athletic Dept.
• Participates in special activities, including senior day, parent night, banquets, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, coaching clinics, 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.

Salary: $5000 - $7500