Seasonal Track & Field Coordinator

Seasonal Track & Field Coordinator (5) Category:
Seasonal Status:
Open Hourly:
Min.

- $15.00
- Mid.

- $15.75 Published: 1/29/2026 Closing:
Until Filled

To coordinate and implement a summer youth track program.

Receives immediate supervision from Recreational Programs Coordinator. Exercises supervision of all track program staff.

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate and implement a total youth track program.
• Instruct all participants in basic track fundamentals.
• Organize several track meets during the summer:
  Hershey Program, and T.A.A.F. as well as the local track circuit meets.
• Respond to inquiries or requests for information from interested community groups and citizens.
• Supervise and chaperon all participants and staff on all out of town meets.
• Schedule vehicle usage for meets and out of town trips. Drive the vehicle to and from all meets.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive overview of the summer track program at the conclusion of the summer.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to fumes, odors, radiation hazards and extreme heat; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; kneeling; grasping; climbing; cleaning; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing;

fine finger manipulation; operation of small hand tools; operation of a motor vehicle and bus through city traffic.

Knowledge of:

• Techniques of supervising children during a track program.
• Instructional phases and implementation of a track program.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Coordinate and implement all phases of a track program.

Two years' experience in directing a youth track program including track meet organization and a bachelor's degree in physical education or related field is required.

Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

* Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals