Assistant Coach - Boys Outdoor Track

Young World Physical Education; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Outdoor Track to support program development and provide leadership for student athletes. The ideal candidate will assist in the organization of training, maintain equipment, and ensure athlete eligibility. A valid Louisiana teaching certificate is required, along with a CDL class B license. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to receive and give information accurately via communication systems.
• Expertise in track fundamentals and coaching methodologies.
• Experience with track coaching and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in developing and organizing the track program.
• Ensure student athletes have current physical exams and insurance.
• Maintain equipment and oversee inventory needs.
• Maintain equipment and inventory.
• Build sportsmanship and positive public relations.

Skills

Communication in Standard English

Telecommunication proficiency

Public relations skills

Data compilation and reporting

Education

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CDL class B with P and S endorsement

School bus driver endorsement

CECP completion

Job description

Assistant Coach - Boys Outdoor Track

Jefferson Parish Schools BONNABEL HIGH - Kenner, Louisiana

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5189431

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head track coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire track program, as well as in the provision of leadership to track personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the track program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the track program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current Physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics, and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and or appropriate administrator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic track fundamentals. ? Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for track.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in track preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in track.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of track injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.
• He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Katrina Torrado , Principal
• BONNABEL HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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