Middle School Assistant Track Coach

Title: Middle School Assistant Track Coach Position Summary: The Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a competitive track & field program that emphasizes student-athlete growth, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. The Assistant Coach may be assigned to specific event groups (sprints, hurdles, distance, throws, jump, relays) based on expertise.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities: Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and conducting practices and drills. Provide technical instruction, skill development, and event-specific training for assigned groups. Reinforce fundamentals, techniques, and strategies that contribute to athlete development Promote safe play and proper injury-prevention techniques.

Supervise athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team events. Support the Head Coach in developing meet lineups, strategies, and preparation. Encourage and monitor athlete academic achievement and eligibility. Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes, coaches, opponents, and officials at all times.

Ensure compliance with district, league, state association (e.g. KSHSAA), and NFHS rules and regulations. Help with care, distribution, and inventory of track & field equipment, uniforms, and supplies. Service as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards on and off the track/field. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of: Understanding of track & field training methods for athlete development. Familiarity with meet scoring, race strategies, and event management. Conditioning, training, and injury-prevention practices. Familiarity with district policies, codes of conduct, and eligibility requirements.

Skills in: Ability to teach and demonstrate track & field techniques effectively. Strong communication skills with athletes, staff, and parents. Organizational skills for practices, meets, and athlete supervision. Ability to provide constructive feedback and encouragement. Ability to: Serve as a positive role model for athletes.

Work collaboratively with the Head Coach, athletic staff, and administration. Adapt to different coaching responsibilities as needed. Model professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship. Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required for practices, matches, tournaments, meetings, and events.

Position requires physical activity, including demonstrating drills, running, and setting up equipment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or teaching certification preferred. Previous coaching and/or competitive track & field or youth sports experience preferred. CPR, First Aide, and AED certification (or ability to obtain) Must meet all district and state requirements for employment and coaching.