2026-2027 - Athletics - Upper School Track & Field Assistant Coach - Sprints, Speed & Conditioning

Isidore Newman School; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Isidore Newman School in New Orleans seeks an assistant Upper School track and field coach passionate about motivating high school student-athletes, knowledgeable about speed development, conditioning, and effective athletic instruction.

You will plan sprint training, coordinate with the head coach and staff, lead dynamic drills, and support meet-day operations while upholding the school's commitment to teamwork, discipline, and academic responsibility.

Formación

• Experience coaching sprints or speed development with high school athletes preferred.
• Ability to connect with young people and explain drills clearly.
• Commitment to building relationships with student-athletes, coaches and parents.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and lead sprint training and conditioning for Upper School athletes.
• Coordinate training with head coach and strength staff.
• Provide meet-day support and assist with practice planning and execution.

Conocimientos

Sprint coaching

Speed development

Motivation

Athlete development

Descripción del empleo

Isidore Newman School is seeking an assistant Upper School track and field coach who is passionate about motivating high school student-athletes and knowledgeable about speed development, conditioning, and effective athletic instruction. This position will support sprint development in the 100m–400m events while contributing to the broader team's physical preparation and competitive readiness.

Working closely with the head coach and coaching staff, this coach will plan and lead age-appropriate training in acceleration, sprint mechanics, footwork, agility, coordination, and conditioning. Responsibilities include leading structured warmups, dynamic drills, mobility and flexibility work, and cooldown and recovery routines. The coach will coordinate training with event coaches and strength staff to support athlete development and appropriate workloads.

We seek an energetic, encouraging leader who can challenge athletes while building their confidence and enthusiasm for training. The ability to connect with young people, explain the purpose of drills, reinforce consistent effort, and create a positive, disciplined practice environment is central to this role.

The ideal candidate takes pride in teaching sound fundamentals and developing student-athletes who are dedicated to their teammates, program, and school. This individual must be aligned with Newman's mission and committed to strong relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and parents while maintaining high expectations for accountability, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.

Experience coaching sprints or developing speed and conditioning in other sports is welcomed. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to translate their experience into safe, effective instruction for high school athletes and collaborate on track-specific training. Responsibilities also include meet-day support, regular communication with the head coach, participation in staff planning, and dependable attendance at scheduled practices and competitions.

This is a seasonal, part-time position anticipated to begin in early January 2027, with final employment dates determined by the school's track and field schedule.