Track and Field Head Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coach

Date Posted:
6/23/2026

Location:
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Closing Date:
Open until filled
POSTING #: 3565

WORK HOURS:
Hours include practices and meets. The  competitive track & field season is early March through mid June.

JOB DUTIES:
The head track & field coach will be in charge of developing and implementing the track & field program for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. He/She will instruct participants, oversee safety, meets & practice plan, and supervise coaches. The Head Coach will oversee a program of student participants in grades 9-12, but will be involved in all aspects of District ISD 47 track & field, youth through varsity.

This assignment also includes being able to assess skills, teaching/coaching skills, participant development, and motivation within the track & field program.

The position includes being the leader for directing, communicating, teaching, recruiting, practices, demonstrations, advising, organizing and assessing. The head track & field coach will also be responsible for a budget and all scheduling of practices.

This position will report and work closely with the Activities Director to ensure the program is developing and growing.

The head track & field coach will also be asked to:
-Coach and instruct students, individually or in groups; regarding the rules, regulations, and proper use of equipment/facility
-Supervision of assistant coaches and oversight of duties
-Assess student's skills and assigns teams & positions
-Develop practice schedules
-Assign duties to subordinate coaches as necessary
-Observe students during practice and competition to help determine the needs for individual or team improvement
-Establish and maintain professionalism while supervising students and coaches during practice and games
-Act as a team representative and promote track & field by communicating with parents, visitors, within region, MSHSL, etc.
-Assist with maintaining equipment, supplies, and uniforms
-Develop and sustain positive relationships with participants and coaches, and provides motivational support and guidance
-Encourage and promote booster and parent involvement

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Coaching experience in track & field
-Organization skills
-Supervision experience
-Passion for track & field
-Serve as a positive role model for kids
-CPR/First Aid/AED certification or the ability to become certified at a District sponsored training
-18 years of age
-High School Diploma or GED
-Must be available to work varying practice shifts, nights and weekends for events
-Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques in area of specialty
-Ability to lift equipment
-Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with students, parents and assistant coaches
-Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making

SALARY and BENEFITS:
Based on the  Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association's Master Agreement Schedule C at BA+10 lane at 11% starting at $5,797 up to $7,949; no additional benefits beyond those required by law.

DEADLINE:
Applications accepted online 47.org/start-your-career until filled.

NOTE:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.