Head Track Coach

HEAD TRACK COACH

Job Posting (s): NACHES VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Employment Type:

Part Time Job Type: Coach - Seasonal Posted Date: 02/17/2026

Deadline:
Until Filled Pay: $3,569.00

Summary

Middle School Spring Season 3/16/26 - 5/21/26

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Screening for minimum qualifications and district screening will be conducted on a rolling basis until 2/24/26 and may be extended to ensure a robust and competitive applicant pool.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Athletic coach is responsible for presenting to student athletes the sports skills and knowledge, team (group) skills, and character traits inherent in positive athletic competition and life practices.

SUPERVISES:
In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of assistant coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED

* Must be 20 years of age or older

* Must possess a valid CPR/First Aid card

* Clearance for state and national background checks as a result of fingerprinting; successfully pass criminal records check

* Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

* Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

* Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

COACH FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

* Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.

* Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

* Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.

* Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

* Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.

* Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

* Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.

* Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

* Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

* Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.

* By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.

* Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.

* Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.

* Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.

* Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

* Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is…