Activities / Athletics Boys Assistant Cross Country Coach

Job Description:

NEW MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

25 Sunny Valley Rd. Suite A * New Milford, Connecticut 06776

COACHING VACANCIES

New Milford High School has the following coaching vacancy for 2026-2027:

Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach

Fall Season dates: August 24, 2026 through November 6, 2026

All applicants must hold current Coaching Permit or Temporary Coaching Permit, must be First Aid/CPR certified and must have completed the Concussion Coaching Module 15

All applicants (both internal and external) must complete an online application at: https://www.applitrack.com/newmilfordps/onlineapp/default.aspx

For more information contact:

Keith Lipinsky, Athletic Director

New Milford High School

388 Danbury Road

New Milford, CT 06776

Phone (860) 350-6647

Email: lipinskyk@newmilfordps.org

COMPENSATION & STIPEND SCHEDULE DISCLOSURE:

Compensation for this extra-duty/stipend assignment is governed by the stipend schedules, appendices, and active schedule addenda set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the New Milford Board of Education and the CEA - New Milford. Placement on the stipend schedule (including step tier and rate) is determined by position classification and documented prior coaching or advisory experience in accordance with active district schedules. To review the underlying collective bargaining agreement, please access the contract link here. Active stipend rate schedules and updated PDF addenda are maintained by the Department of Human Resources and can be found on our website.

BENEFITS, LEAVE & RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY:

• Stipend and extra-duty positions are supplemental assignments performed in addition to or outside of standard primary teaching responsibilities:
• Primary District Educators: Active CEA bargaining unit members holding a stipend position retain all contractual health, medical, leave, and retirement benefits accrued through their primary full-time employment status under the CEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, including mandatory enrollment in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement System (TRB).
• Non-Certified / Unaffiliated Appointees: Individuals appointed to stipend roles who are not full-time certified staff members receive stipend compensation only and are not eligible for district health insurance, paid leave allotments, or TRB retirement contributions, except as mandated by Connecticut statute or specific contractual provision.
• Family & Medical Leave: Job protection rights under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) apply to qualifying primary employment pursuant to statutory criteria. To review the official Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act notice, please visit: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage & Hour Division.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.