Head Varsity Track and Field Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

2/13/2026

Location:

Romulus High School

Date Available:

Spring 2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

 Romulus Community Schools  Additional Information:
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POSITION TITLE:

Head Varsity Track & Field Coach

DEPARTMENT:
Romulus High School

REPORTS TO:

Director of Athletics

PAY

SCHEDULE:

As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience

EFFECTIVE:
Immediate

Qualifications:

* Experience with School High School Track & Field Programing.

* Must be available to perform coaching responsibilities, games and practices outside of your contractual day. (Daily contractual hours will not be modified to accommodate coaching schedule.)

* Track & Field coaching experience preferred.

* Track & Field knowledge and playing experience.

* Understanding of Michigan High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.

* Ability to communicate and work well with high school students.

* Ability to communicate and work well with parents, Booster Club and the community.

* Michigan Certified Teacher, preferred.

Responsibilities:

* Counsel students / athletes about scholarships and the importance of grades.

* Expose students/athletes to surrounding colleges.

* Monitor grades of students / athletes in the Track & Field program.

* Maintain academic eligibility log for student athlete participation.

* Assist with the implementation of academic intervention strategies for student athletes to maintain academic performance and eligibility standards.

* Adhere to academic eligibility for student athlete participation in games, conferences and tournaments.

* Meet with parents of Team members, prior to the start of season.

* Builds strong relationships with parents and the school community to develop a culture. for academic accomplishment aligned with athletic achievement.

* Responsible for the preparation and submittal of a yearly budget and bids to order necessary equipment.

* Assist track team in making decisions, planning events and implementing plans.

* Coordinate with the Track Coaching Staff, a practice schedule and adhere to the practice schedule for the entire season.

* Teach and coach student athletes in the techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful track program.

* Be a positive role model and motivator.

* Encourage student athletes to be student role models in the building; assist building in establishing Positive Behavior and Intervention Support programming.

* Attend all meetings as required by the MHSAA and WWAC League.

* Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills.

* Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents.

* Skilled in collaborating with other professionals.

* Comply with district policies and procedures (i.e., academic eligibility of student athletes, accident reporting, cash handling, travel and transportation requests, parent / assistant / volunteer approval and authorization procedures, etc.).

* Ability to work with minimal supervision.

* Other duties, within the athletic department, as they relate to the sport.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

* The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties.

* The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.

* The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

* The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.

* The employee must…