Track and Field Head Coach

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assess skills, teaching/coaching skills, participant development, and motivation within the track & field program
• Direct, communicate, teach, recruit, practice, demonstrate, advise, organize and assess program activities
• Responsible for budget and all scheduling of practices

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

Pay

Based on the 2025-2027 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.

Schedule

Hours include practices and meets. The 2026-2027 competitive track & field season is early March through mid June.