Assistant Track & Field Coach

Seeking an assistant coach for the Track and Field program for the  school year at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school. LCHS is Northern Colorado's clearest path to college delivering a college-preparatory, classically-oriented, liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. The school currently enrolls approximately 1600 students in grades K-12, and competes at the 3A level in CHSAA as a member of the Patriot League.

The assistant Track and Field coach reports directly to the head coach and athletic director and has the primary responsibility for planning, training, and coordination for high-school student-athletes, in cooperation with the coaching staff. Applicants should be dedicated to providing the best student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of Liberty Common High School and follow all CHSAA procedures and policies.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Stipend, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, Part-time

WORK HOURS:

Varies

PAY RANGE: $2,424

REPORTS TO:

Head Coach & Athletic Director

REVISION DATE:
October 2026

The deadline for receiving application is October 25, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.

• High school diploma; associates degree or greater is preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

• Primarily working with Sprint and Hudle events
• Working with student-athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in Track and Field.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training.

• Technically knowledgeable about track and field and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

• The ability to move safely in athletic work spaces;
• The ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

• Starting at $2,424 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner,Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement,discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice withdirection from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, see www.liberty common.org.

• Letter of application
• Resume(including three references)
• Statement of coaching philosophy