2026-2027 HS Unified Track and Field Coach (HS Asst. Coach)

About the Role

Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. The coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in student athletes. Responsibilities include upgrading knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Assume complete charge of the team and its operation in the absence of the Head Athletic Coach.
• Identify and work with problem situations.
• Scout the play of opposing teams as time and budget permit and as designated by the Head Athletic Coach.
• Assist the Head Athletic Coach in preparing student-athletes, equipment, supplies, athletic fields, and/or gymnasium for instructional, training, and practice sessions.
• Assist the Head Athletic Coach in operational areas, such as distribution of uniforms and equipment, inventory of equipment and supplies, and supervision of student-athletes transported to away events.
• Recommend the organization and supervision of areas of responsibility to meet approved objectives of the athletic activity.
• Coordinate all aspects of student eligibility, parental permission, physical examinations, and insurance coverage as assigned by the Head Athletic Coach.
• Work with the team to develop a spirit of good sportsmanship, fair play, and maintain the physical fitness and mental alertness of each athlete.
• Assist the Head Athletic Coach in developing budget requests for the team's activities.

Relationships

The Assistant Athletic Coach will be under the direction of and accountable to the Head Athletic Coach. The Assistant Athletic Coach will establish and maintain relationships required to carry out job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration.