Assistant Coach Track and Field
Portledge School•Locust Valley, NY
4d
About The Position
Portledge School is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned Varsity Assistant Track & Field Coach to support its Upper School Track & Field program. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to help develop a competitive, inclusive, and values-based team that reflects Portledge’s Mission and its Pillars of Kindness, Purpose, Honor, and Respect . This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to mentor student-athletes across multiple skill levels and event groups, and a commitment to representing Portledge with integrity within the PSAA and NYSAIS leagues.
Requirements
- Previous coaching experience, preferably at the JV, or Varsity level.
- Strong understanding of track & field fundamentals and team-building strategies.
- Ability to inspire and connect with student-athletes of varying skill levels.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in representing the school and athletic program.
- Availability for evening and weekend commitments, including travel for away games.
- Commitment to upholding the values of an independent school community.
- Belief in the value of all types of diversity, equity and an inclusive, positive, and student-centered environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (in education, sports management, or a related field).
Responsibilities
- Support the Head Coach in developing and implementing training plans, event-specific instruction, and meet strategies that serve student-athletes of varied abilities across sprints, distance, jumps, and/or throws.
- Help cultivate a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture aligned with Portledge’s Mission, Pillars, and NYSAIS accreditation standards.
- Assist in planning and leading structured practices, event group training sessions, team meetings, and meet preparation.
- Provide meaningful mentorship to student-athletes, encouraging growth, confidence, leadership, and personal responsibility both on and off the track.
- Help identify and evaluate prospective mission-aligned student-athletes who may also be prospective students.
- Maintain consistent communication with players, families, colleagues, and school leadership regarding expectations, schedules, performance, and progress.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Department to ensure proper maintenance and organization of equipment, uniforms, and meet logistics.
- Ensure compliance with all PSAA, NYSAIS, and NFHS rules and regulations.
- Travel with the team to away meets and invitationals; attend all practices, competitions, and team events.
- Assist in the use of meet and practice film or timing data (e.g., Hudl, meet timing software) for performance review, technique development, and strategy refinement.
