Assistant Coach/Pole Vault Coach–Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field

About the role

Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach/Pole Vault Coach for the indoor and outdoor track and field program for the 2026‑2027 school year, working alongside the Director of Track and Field.

Responsibilities

• Support athletes to develop in the pole vault via drills, mobility work, conditioning, and feedback on form/technique/approach during practices and meets.
• Occasionally work with athletes from other event groups (e.g., lifting and recovery days).
• Contribute to meet day operations.

Schedule

Winter Indoor Season: December 1, 2026 – February 20, 2027 (approx). Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday; practices typically run 3:15–5:00 p.m.; meets typically held Wednesday afternoons, with occasional Saturday meets. No track and field programming from December 18–January 4.

Spring Outdoor Season: March 23, 2027 – Third Weekend in May. Approximately 20–25 hours per week, Monday–Saturday; practices typically run 3:15–5:00 p.m.; home and away meets held most Saturdays during the spring term.

Pay

Salary range: $4,000 – $4,300 (presumably per month).

Benefits

This is a non‑benefits eligible position.

Qualifications

• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to high‑school aged students.
• At least 2 years’ experience coaching in track and field club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track and field/pole vaulting experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff.
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday‑Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.