Assistant Coach Track & Field

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• Early
• College
• High
• School -
• Elk
• Grove,
• CA 95757Position
• Type:
• CoachSalary
• Range: $20.00 - $20.00
• HourlyJob
• Category: Coach Job Summary Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Assistant Coach- Track & Field is responsible for developing and leading a competitive and educational athletic program that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, academic success, skill development, and student-athlete growth. The Coach will provide instruction, leadership, and supervision while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants. Key Responsibilities Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, competitions, and team activities. Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, conditioning, and fundamentals appropriate to the age and ability level of student-athletes. Develop practice plans and game strategies that promote individual and team success. Foster teamwork, discipline, leadership, accountability, and good sportsmanship among student-athletes. Ensure student-athletes adhere to team rules, school policies, league regulations, and behavioral expectations. Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes. Maintain a safe environment and enforce appropriate safety procedures during practices, games, travel, and team activities. Coordinate equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program needs as required. Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and administration. Maintain attendance records, schedules, rosters, and other program-related documentation. Support recruitment, retention, and participation efforts within the athletic program. Attend scheduled games, tournaments, meetings, trainings, and school events. Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and positive manner at all times. Qualifications Qualifications Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport or related athletic experience preferred. Knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, strategies, and player development. Ability to work effectively with high school-aged students in a structured and supportive environment. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire student-athletes while maintaining high expectations. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Background check and fingerprint clearance as required. Preferred Skills Experience coaching at the high school, club, collegiate, or youth level. Knowledge of CIF, league, and school athletic regulations. Experience developing athletes both competitively and academically. Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders. Experience managing team logistics, scheduling, and program operations. Physical Requirements Ability to demonstrate sport-specific skills and techniques. Ability to stand, walk, run, and actively participate during practices, competitions, and team activities. Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies as needed. Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, depending on the sport. Work Schedule This position is for the 2026–2027 school year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and may require afternoon, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday hours depending on practices, competitions, travel, and athletic events. Compensation Maximum allotment of $2,400. This equates to 120 hours at $20/hour.

Additional Information

Coaches are expected to uphold the mission, values, and standards of the school while serving as positive role models for student-athletes. Compliance with all school, league, CIF, and applicable state regulations is required.

Note

Non-exempt (hourly) Fortune School of Education employees are not eligible to apply for this position.