Assistant Track Coach

Payette School District is embedded in an historic rural community on the Idaho-Oregon border at the mouth of the Payette River. It boasts generational connectedness with a rich heritage of successful graduates that include Warren McCain, Harmon Killebrew and Senator James McClure. Payette schools is an environment of champions both in the classroom and the community. Our dedicated and caring staff arrive each day ready to teach our students

Payette students are prepared to be leaders, innovators, and difference makers in the classroom and the world, with support from a variety of programs, such as robotics, performing arts, career technical education, athletics, clubs, makerspace, academic competitions and more.

Payette Schools is excited about finding additional highly qualified professionals, committed to pursuing our vision to teach and inspire our future generations.

People, preparation, progress, Payette!

Vision:

Students will attain success through education such that each graduates with measurable college or career readiness.

Mission:

The Payette School District will provide rigorous, high quality instruction aligned to state standards in a collaborative, safe learning environment resulting in high student achievement.

Payette School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position for the 2025–2026 school year:

The McCain Middle School administration, Head Track Coach, and Athletic Director will select the Assistant Track Coach.

The Assistant Track Coach supports the development of middle school student-athletes by fostering skill development, positive attitudes, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate instruction, participation, and building lifelong habits of physical activity, responsibility, and respect.

Support the physical, social, and emotional development of middle school student-athletes

Teach fundamental track and field skills appropriate for varying ability levels

Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for self and others

Provide positive role modeling and encouragement

Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment

Attend and assist with all practices, meets, team meetings, and required school-related activities, including supervision during events and field trips

Assist in organizing and conducting practice sessions that emphasize skill development, participation, and safety

Support instruction of basic track and field skills for students of varying abilities

Help supervise students at competitions and ensure appropriate conduct and sportsmanship

Assist with communication between coaches, students, families, and administration

Monitor student participation and effort throughout the season

Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding transportation needs for meets and events

Ensure student safety at all times and proper use, care, and storage of equipment

Support fundraising activities as needed and follow district bookkeeping and purchasing procedures

Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, Board policy, and district procedures related to student-athlete safety, including concussion protocols

Ensure students meet eligibility requirements, including academic standing and physical clearance

Encourage student participation and help create a positive team culture that emphasizes growth and inclusion

Model professionalism, positive behavior, and effective conflict management

Maintain clear expectations for conduct, respect, and fair play

Follow district athletic guidelines and middle school activity standards

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Interested external candidates should submit:

Completed application

Resume

Three (3) current letters of recommendation

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