Assistant Sailing Coach

Position Description

Position: Assistant Sailing Coach

Department: Athletics

Location: Athletic and Convocation Center, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Part-time with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Seasonal - spring

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

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is in search of an Assistant Coach for Sailing for the 2024-25 spring season. The Sailing program competes in the Independent School League (ISL) and is a member of the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). The Sailing program has a tradition of excellence and has competed at the highest of levels. The coach will collaborate with the Director of Athletics on all aspects of the Sailing program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement practice plans for team in collaboration with assistant coach.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics regarding best practices, planning, and strategy.
• Follow all safety practices and Academy policies as outlined in the school’s Student Handbook and Coaches Handbook, including the policy against hazing and bullying.
• Traveling to and from home/away games with the team.
• Communicating with head coach throughout the season.
• Providing strategy, physical training, and techniques to help their student-athletes reach individual and team success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision to be received: Position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Supervision to be exercised: N/A

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Experience

Required: Knowledge of the sport.

Preferred: Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Experience working in an independent boarding / day school.

Competencies

Required:

• Must demonstrate sportsmanship and role modeling behavior with athletes.
• Must show cooperative behavior, calm, and have a composed demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be flexible, enthusiastic, hardworking, and responsible.
• 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.

• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to drive students in a Milton Academy vehicle to and from games/practices

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

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.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.