High School Asst. Track Coach

High School Asst. Track Coach

Parsons Unified School District 503 High School - Parsons, Kansas

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503 Parsons District Schools

Job : 5256607

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 2, 2026

Parsons District Schools is a 4A school district located in southeast Kansas. The city of Parsons is about 10,000 people. There is one high school, one middle school (grades 6-8), and three elementary buildings. Lincoln School is PreK, kindergarten and first grade. Garfield School is for grades two and three and Guthridge School is home to grades four and five.

This position is a stipend paid position.

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

Education/Certification(s)/License(s):

• Bachelor’s degree (not required for Rule 10 Coaches)
• Valid Kansas teaching certificate (not required for Rule 10 Coaches)
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate or training
• Rule 10 coaches must obtain KSHSAA Unsupervised Status

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Coaching experience or participant experience in sport assigned (3 years preferred).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Assist with the management and supervision of athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Assist with the establishment of performance criteria for competition and evaluation of students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist with coordinating of travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
• Ensure compliance with all Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) rules.
• Assist with the development and coordination of a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make suggestions based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Assist with the compilation, maintenance, and filing of all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assist with the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
• Other duties as assigned.

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503 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap in the employment or hiring practices, procedures, training, assignment, promotion, transfer or discipline of personnel. The Board and all employees shall…