Assistant Track and Field Coach HS_

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Position Title:

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Start Date:

3/15/2027

Location:

Belgrade High School

Pay Type:

Stipend

Reports to:

Head Coach/Activities Director/Principal

Season Dates:
Mid-March – End of May, 2027

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations.

Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college track and field.
• Successful experience with hurdling, sprints and jumps.
• Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month)
• Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements.
• Has completed all NFHS Courses.
• Must have a flexible schedule.

• Acts under the direction of the head coach and assumes the functions and duties of head coach in his/her absence.
• Coach participants in the skills necessary for track and field, particularly Pole Vault.
• Must maintain competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment.
• In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of team work.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the head coach and/or athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in general.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

• Montana Driver's license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.
• Position requires working flexible schedules.
• Completion of NFHS Fundamental of Coaching course upon hire. (Course cost is at employee's own expense)
• Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course.
• Completion of Rules Clinic prior to season beginning

Equipment:
Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score-keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.

• Constantly works around others and works with the public.
• Regularly works outside.
• Outside exposure includes performing the duties in varying weather extremes.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth…