After School Track & Field Coach - Middle School

About the role

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is seeking a Track & Field Coach to lead its after-school track and field program during the spring season. The Coach will design training plans across running, jumping, and throwing events, prepare athletes for meets, and build a culture of personal improvement and team pride. The Coach reports to the Athletic Coordinator and is responsible for developing athletes at all experience levels across multiple disciplines.

Track & Field–Specific Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured training sessions across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws as applicable to the program.
• Teach event-specific technique including start mechanics, baton exchanges, jumping form, and throwing fundamentals.
• Design progressive training plans that build speed, endurance, power, and flexibility appropriate to each event group.
• Organize warm-ups, event rotations, time trials, and cool-downs for every session.
• Inspect all track and field equipment and facilities for safety before each practice, and coordinate meet logistics with the Athletic Coordinator.

General Coaching Responsibilities

• Supervise students at all times during practices, games, travel, and dismissal. The bench is never unattended.
• Take and submit accurate attendance at every practice and game.
• Plan and run engaging, structured practices at least twice per week that build skills and team culture.
• Lead tryouts by evaluating player ability, recommending roster selections and cuts, and communicating results to the Athletic Coordinator.
• Model excellent sportsmanship and professionalism toward officials, opponents, families, and fellow staff.
• Communicate attendance concerns and behavioral issues to the Athletic Coordinator promptly.
• Distribute, maintain, and collect uniforms and keep accurate uniform records.
• Manage daily equipment use, storage, and returns. Report damaged or unsafe items immediately.
• Follow the approved dismissal plan for every student. A staff member stays until every student is released.
• Carry emergency contact information and medical notes for all athletes at every practice and game.
• Complete a pre-session safety check: inspect equipment, check the playing surface, confirm first aid kit and AED access, review weather conditions, and verify medical concerns.
• Report all injuries to the Athletic Coordinator and Program Manager immediately and complete an incident report the same day.
• Travel with the team using approved transportation only. No rideshare (Uber, Lyft, taxi) is permitted under any circumstances.
• Participate in weekly or biweekly check-ins with the Athletic Coordinator.
• Support end-of-season celebrations and the annual athletics banquet.
• Uphold the four commitments of every Prospect athletic experience: Safe, Inclusive, Developmental, and Student-Centered.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience coaching students ages 10–18.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/AED certification prior to the start of the season.
• Must obtain and maintain current concussion recognition training prior to the start of the season.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.
• Must have passion for the BPCS mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.
• Knowledge of co-ed soccer rules, fundamentals, and age-appropriate coaching methods.
• Experience creating an environment that welcomes and supports cultural diversity and/or direct experience working with people from multicultural, racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Able to work flexible hours including afternoons and evenings as required by the game schedule.
• Available afternoons and early evenings to supervise practices, games, and dismissal.

Pay

$25 – $35 per hour