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.