Assistant Coach, Track - Kickapoo High School

Assistant Coach, Track - Kickapoo High School

Springfield, Missouri.

Job : 5332622

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Temporary

Salary: $4,532 to $7,480 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Coaching

Job Title: Assistant Coach

Reports to: Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Salary: GRPF

Purpose Statement:

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach. The Springfield School District is Missouri’s largest public school district and has built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. About 25,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, 9 middle schools, 5 high schools and a variety of alternative education and choice programs.

The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes;

and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations.

• Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, ) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, ) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, ) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, ) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, ) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, ) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety…