The Park School·Brookline, Massachusetts
Lead or assist in coaching middle school sports teams including Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Soccer. Manage practices and games while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture for students.
The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth to become contributing members of the community.
Roles & Responsibilities
Positions are part-time and paid by a stipend. Responsibilities are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Practices begin at 3:05 pm. Home games begin at approximately 3:30 PM. Teams depart for away games at 2:35 pm.
Coaching experience at the youth, high school, or collegiate level preferred Teaching experience preferred Enthusiastic about working with middle school students Passionate about guiding and mentoring middle school students during a formative stage of development Patient, encouraging, and committed to fostering confidence, resilience, and a love of learning through sport Prioritizes creating a supportive and inclusive team environment where all students feel valued
Dedicated to building and maintaining a positive team culture
Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with students, families, and colleagues Committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred candidates have coaching experience at the youth, high school, or collegiate level and teaching experience. Must be passionate about mentoring middle school students and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Market context
Middle school fall coaching and assistant varsity field hockey or volleyball roles in Massachusetts are often competitive because schools look for candidates with prior youth, high school, or collegiate coaching experience and a strong fit with student mentorship. These positions can appeal to applicants who want to support diverse school communities and work closely with athletes during the school year. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster before applying. If you are considering this opening, confirm whether your teaching background and DEI experience align with the school’s expectations.
