Assistant Coach - Indoor Track & Field

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for Indoor Track & Field in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports the Head Coach by instructing athletes, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and communicating with guardians while adhering to school and district policies.

Starting immediately, this part-time position requires knowledge of the sport, prior coaching experience preferred, and compliance with all safety and program requirements within ACPS.

Qualifications

• ACPS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes in fundamentals, strategies, and physical training.
• Informs students of insurance program available through ACPS.
• Provides a safe environment through supervision.
• Maintains performance records for individuals and team.
• Keeps equipment records and coordinates with Director of Athletics.
• Communicates policies of team, school, and ACPS to participants.
• Ensures compliance with VHSL, regional/district rules, and ACPS.

Skills

Coaching experience

Athletic program knowledge

Safety procedures

Job description

Assistant Coach - Indoor Track & Field

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5971290
• Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Coach carries out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach; instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. This job reports to Head Coach/Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.

Qualifications

• ACPS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Essential Functions

• Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and /or trainer immediately.
• Informs students of the insurance program available through the Alexandria City Public Schools.
• Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.
• Assists Head Coach with maintaining individual and team performance records.
• Assists Head Coach in providing accurate records of equipment to the assistant to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.
• Conveys the policies of the team, local school and ACPS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra Curricular Activities) to all participants.
• Ensures compliance with rules, polices and regulations of the Virginia High School League, regional and district councils, and ACPS.
• Submits forms to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities (e.g. eligibility rosters, players', addresses, etc.) to meet requirements by the Virginia High School League, the School Board, local school and ACPS.
• Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Informs students about athletic program and encourages their participation.
• Assists Head Coach with public relations and conveying information on athletic program.
• Implements appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.
• Ensures availability of first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.Inspects facilities, equipment and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Participates in the award program(s) in adherence of school procedures.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
• Assists other personnel and performs other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation

• Stipend pay will rangearound $1,380.00(Please discuss more with the hiring supervisor)

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• James Parker
• Email: [e-mail]