Middle School Track Coach – Mentor, Develop & Lead

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 4,300 - 8,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our athletics program at the middle school level. This stipend position works under the Head Coach/Athletic Director to promote student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and academic success in a high-energy, competitive environment.

The role involves assisting with planning, instruction, safety, travel, and logistics, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to district values.

Qualifications

• Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement (BOEE) required.
• Current CPR/AED, Concussion in Sports, and Heat Illness Prevention certifications.
• Basic understanding of sport-specific skills, rules, and strategy.
• Ability to supportHead Coach's program philosophy and vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program planning and implementation alongside the Head Coach.
• Enforce district and conference rules and regulations.
• Uphold the athletic program philosophy and culture as defined by the Head Coach.
• Attend team and program meetings and communicate with teams.
• Assist with instruction of fundamental skills and strategies.
• Supervise practices, games, and conditioning sessions.
• Monitor safety protocols and equipment use.
• Encourage participation, sportsmanship, and effort from student-athletes.
• Serve as mentor and positive role model for student-athletes.
• Support student academics and classroom expectations.
• Communicate program expectations and rules to student-athletes.
• Provide supervision during travel, practices, and contests.
• Assist in organizing team travel and game-day preparations.
• Help with equipment inventory, distribution, and care.
• Support event setup, breakdown, and administrative tasks as directed.

Skills

Basic sport knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Support Head Coach's vision

Student–staff–parent collaboration

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement (BOEE)

CPR/AED, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention

Job description

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our athletics program at the middle school level. This stipend position works under the Head Coach/Athletic Director to promote student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and academic success in a high-energy, competitive environment.

The role involves assisting with planning, instruction, safety, travel, and logistics, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to district values.