2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Track - Carver Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,179 - 64,058; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Assistant Coach for Carver Middle School in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves assisting in the athletic program's design and implementation while supervising both staff and student athletes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience in coaching or athletics. Responsibilities include developing practice regimes, analyzing game strategies, and ensuring student athletes' academic eligibility.

This temporary position offers a stipend ranging from $2,525 to $5,740.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community support organizations and public relations.
• Ability to motivate student athletes and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with injury prevention protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing the athletic program.
• Develop team practice regimes to enhance performance.
• Monitor student athletes' academic eligibility.

Skills

Public relations

First aid administration

Data analysis

Schedule coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Job description

2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Track - Carver Middle School

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Coach

Reports to: Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Purpose Statement

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach. The job of Assistant Coach is to assist in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; provide supervision of other coaching personnel; provide supervision of students during all aspects of the program; use sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serve as a positive role model to student athletes; and serve in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses, to develop game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences for receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g., parent orientations, recognition events, banquets) for providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention) to enhance and improve performance.
• Develops game strategies and plans for preparing the team and individual student athletes.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards or inadequate equipment; implements and assists in making modifications or recommendations to reduce risk of injury.
• Identifies program needs and provides recommendations for expenditures to enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g., school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account) to address program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
• Implements practice schedules and related events, ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and.
• Maintains records (e.g., game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories) to comply with district, athletic conference, state requirements and to report scores and strategies.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and provides intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring) to students needing assistance to maintain eligibility.
• Oversees student managers and volunteers; provides direction and monitoring of activities.
• Serves as liaison for the athletic program at functions (e.g., AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops) to represent the District.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g., competition, travel, meetings, practices) to ensure activities are conducted with minimal risk of injury.
• Supports students during the college recruiting process to assist them in achieving college objectives.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

Knowledge: Basic math; review and interpret technical information; write technical materials and speak persuasively; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge includes community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; laws, codes, policies and regulations; participant eligibility, attendance, discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; professional standards and practices; safety practices and procedures.

Skills: Multiple technical tasks with occasional skill upgrades; adapting to changing priorities; administering first aid; applying laws, codes, policies; coordinating activities with other schools, districts, agencies; organizing and communicating; overseeing financial transactions.

Ability: Schedule activities, meetings, events; gather, collate, classify data; use basic, job‑related equipment. Flexibility to work with others in varied circumstances; work with data using defined processes; operate equipment. Ability to work with diverse individuals, problem‑solve, analyze issues, create action plans; collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders; set expectations; apply critical thinking; delegate and organize tasks; maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines; model sportsmanship; motivate student athletes; provide firm discipline; lead and team build; travel to off‑campus events; work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibility

Working under limited supervision, using standardized practices and methods; utilizing resources from other work units to perform job functions. Opportunity to significantly impact organization services.

Experience

Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field; minimum of 60 college hours.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Background clearance satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, fine finger dexterity; 10% sitting, 45% walking, 45% standing; some temperature extremes and exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Position Type

Temporary

Salary

$2,525 to $5,740 Stipend