West - Track and Field Associate Head Coach; Boys

Overview

25-26 - West - Track and Field Associate Head Coach (Boys) role at Madison Metropolitan School District. The position involves leadership in building a high-performing Boys Track & Field program, motivating student-athletes, and contributing to school culture.

West High

Employment Type: Exempt

Hours For This Position In Season:
Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Meet days: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday Meet Days: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Off-season: 20 hours per month

Seeking a high quality and engaging Boys Associate Head Track Coach to create and provide leadership in building a high-performing Boys Track & Field program. Candidates must be able to positively motivate student-athletes to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork. Successful candidates will possess a passion to work with/educate student-athletes, have a sincere interest in young people, and demonstrate a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture, as well as be willing to work to establish a youth program to partner with the high school program.

West High School

Supervise the Track and Field program coaching staff including Assistant Coaches.

• Oversee training of the Track and Field program in conjunction with other coaches.
• Develop training plans for the Track and Field program in conjunction with other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of events as needed and as directed by Athletic Director.
• Direct competition planning for other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all events.
• Monitor program members’ school and practice attendance, event participation, and academic performance (grades).
• Enforce program policies and team expectations.
• Provide student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the Track and Field program.
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the Track and Field program.
• In conjunction with the Track and Field Program Head, determine day-to-day operational duties.

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for Track & Field events.
• Current CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization or must obtain within one month of employment.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and families.
• Competitive experience in Track & Field at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior Track coach experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate Track program.
• Evidence of knowledge of eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the Track program.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.
• Preferred:
  Valid teaching license
• Preferred:
  College Track & Field coaching experience
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated ability to successfully implement Track & Field systems in a high school setting

WIAA 2025-26 Spring Sports Season

Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends.

The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.