What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Varsity Head Baseball Coach position at Milton Academy?
Position: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: ACC/RSG, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA
Hours: Spring Season
FLSA: Exempt
Classification: Seasonal
Stipend: $3000 -$4000 per season, based on experience.
Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K12 school, boarding and day in grades 912, located just outside of Boston.
Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, Dare to be true.
Summary of Position:
Milton Academy is in search of a head coach for the Junior Varsity Baseball team for the spring of 2026. The baseball program competes in the Independent School League (ISL) and the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC). The head coach will oversee the junior varsity team and work in collaboration with the head coach of the varsity team for the overall program.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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Manage the JV baseball program under the direction of the Head Varsity coach
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Maintain athletic rosters. It is the coaches responsibility to check attendance, note discrepancies and report any changes to the athletic department.
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Design and implement practice plans for team along with assistance from assistant coach
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Coaches are required to submitting comments for all students to be included in grade reports following the conclusion of the season
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Oversee and mentor assistant coaches
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Follow all safety practices and Academy policies as outlined in the schools Student Handbook and Coaches Handbook, including the policy against hazing and bullying
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Other duties as assigned
Supervision to be received: Director of Athletics
Supervision to be exercised: None
Education/Certification/Licensure
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Experience
Required: A minimum of three years of proven experience in the sport of baseball
Preferred: Experience working in an independent boarding / day school
Competencies
Required:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
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Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
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Receptive to supervision and professional development.
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Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.
Physical Abilities
Required:
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Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
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Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
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Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
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.
Salary : $3,000 - $4,000