Track & Field Coaching Fellowship (Throws) – SPIRE Academy

Institution: SPIRE Academy

Location: Geneva, OH

Salary: 15000

Job Description

Position appointment: July 2026-July 2027

Position Overview

SPIRE Academy, one of the nation’s premier high-performance athletic boarding schools. Student-Athletes aim is to continue sports at the next level in college. This one-year fellowship is designed for emerging coaches who want to develop under an elite staff while gaining hands-on experience in coaching, meet operations, recruiting, performance systems, and athlete development. This fellowship is intentionally structured as a pipeline to a full-time coaching role at SPIRE or any other collegiate institution, contingent on performance and program needs.

Responsibilities:

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Assist with planning and executing daily throws training (shot, discus, hammer, weight; javelin optional).
• Provide technical feedback, video analysis, and individualized instruction.
• Support practice setup, event management, and athlete warm-ups.
• Assist with athlete evaluations and long-term development planning.

Program Operations & Meet Management

• Support preparation of throwing areas and equipment.
• Help coordinate team travel, transportation, and athlete supervision.

Recruiting & Camps

• Assist with identification and communication with prospective student-athletes.
• Participate in SPIRE camps, clinics, and outreach events.
• Engage in college placement support for SPIRE throws athletes.

Culture, Academics & Communication

• Uphold SPIRE’s academic, athletic, and character standards.
• Assist with academic progress checks in coordination with the academic team.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching multiple throwing events.
• Collegiate participation experience and experience working with high school athletes
• Interest in long-term coaching or performance career.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel as required.
• Must pass a background check and be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass background check

Compensation & Benefits

• $15K stipend (1 Year appt. July 2026-July 2027)
• Housing included (supported housing walking distance to SPIRE with included utilities)
• All meals included (on campus cafeteria)
• USATF Level I Certification reimbursement
• All team travel paid, including local and major national meets (NY, MD, Louisville, Adidas Indoor Nationals, Nike Outdoor National)
• Daily mentorship from Olympic-level coaching staff
• Access to world-class training facilities and performance support
• Strong potential for promotion to a full-time coaching position at SPIRE following the fellowship year

Job Categories

High School, Graduate Assistant, Throws

How to Apply

Other Instructions
To Apply

Submit the following materials:

Cover letter and Resume
Three professional references
Send application materials to:
Tim Mack

tmack@spireacademy.com

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