Varsity Softball Head Coach

Position: Varsity Softball Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Location: Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Part time-Seasonal

FLSA: Exempt/Non-Exempt

Classification: Spring 2027

Salary: $10,000/season

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 its 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 live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is in search of a Varsity Softball Head Coach for the spring of 2027. The season runs from mid March through May. Knowledge of the sport of softball is required and previous softball coaching experience is preferred and the new head coach must be able to work with and communicate effectively with high school aged students. The head coach is responsible for planning for practices and games and has the ability to attract players into the program. The coach must also follow all directives from the Milton Academy athletic department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain students into program.
• Collaborate with assistant coaches and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• 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.
• Must have a calm, composed demeanor at all times.
• Follow through with directives from the athletic department.

Supervision to be received: Director of Athletics

Supervision to be exercised: Assistant Coaches

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: Previous softball coaching experience.

Preferred: Experience as a head coach of a high school softball program and a background in private, independent school athletics.

Competencies

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• 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.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• 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.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.