Middle School Assistant Track Coach

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Middle School is seeking a qualified athletic coach to lead a student-athlete program and help develop a culture of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The coach will work with the athletic director and principal to align activities with school goals and ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants.

The role emphasizes skill development, strategy, and fair play, with focus on building strong teams and positive relationships across staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certification is required.
• Previous experience as a player and/or coach is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relations with student-athletes and promote participation.
• Cooperate with administration and keep them informed about program matters.
• Build a strong coaching staff with defined roles and mutual support.
• Promote the athletic program and support other coaches.
• Maintain relationships with staff, booster club, parents, and the community.
• Develop an all-around sports program that competes regionally and statewide.
• Teach and demonstrate sport skills, tactics, and strategies.
• Develop students physically and emotionally while maintaining discipline.
• Motivate student-athletes to perform their best and keep programs organized.

Skills

Coaching experience

Player experience

Education

Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certified

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Alameda Middle School

***THERE ISN'T A TEACHING ASSIGNMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION AT THIS TIME***

QUALIFICATIONS

• Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certified
• Previous experience as a player and/or coach

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal

JOB GOAL

To provide student athletes the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the value of competition, discipline, hard work, and sportsmanship while serving as a member of a team where all are working toward a common goal.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Maintain Professional Relationships

• Develop a plan to maintain positive relations with student-athletes and build high number of student-athletes who participate in the program each year.
• Cooperate with the administration and keep them well-informed about all aspects of the program, particularly potential concerns.
• Build a strong coaching staff that has defined responsibilities, works well together, and supports each other.
• Promote the total athletic program by supporting other coaches and their programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the staff, booster club, parents, cheerleaders, music department, media, and the public
• Strive to fit in well at school and help school achieve its goals in the areas.
• Put together a successful all-around sports program that is based on a solid philosophy and is consistently competitive at the regional and state level.
• Teach and demonstrate knowledge of the skills of the sport, including offensive skills, defensive skills, and overall game strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop the student-athletes and team as a whole by preparing athletes physically and emotionally.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain discipline and control of athletes while teaching fundamental concepts of sportsmanship, citizenship, and fair play.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate student-athletes to do their best.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to maintain a smooth operating program.

III. Accomplish Management Duties

• Provide proper supervision for student-athletes at all times when they are participating in the program.
• Take steps to prevent, care for, and report injuries, working closely with the trainer.
• Become knowledgeable of and adhere to all IHSAA, district, school, and athletic department policies.
• Provide a program to ensure proper use and care of equipment and uniforms, including an inventory record that is kept up to date.
• Skillfully manage the sports budget, following proper procedures for requesting funds, purchasing, and fund-raising.
• Work closely with the activities director and activities secretary to stay on top of scheduling, busing, fund-raising, student eligibility, facility use, IHSAA reports, etc.