Assistant Coach - Track

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for Track at Downingtown Middle School for the Spring 2027 season. The role supports the head coach, helps manage practices, and promotes a positive team environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling practices, maintaining equipment, coordinating events, and ensuring safety. Qualifications include a high school diploma and track coaching experience; district emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to all district

Qualifications

• Track experience required.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach and help maintain equipment and facilities.
• Schedule and supervise practice sessions; organize team events.
• Foster a positive team environment and ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

Skills

Track experience

Coaching

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Coaching/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location: Downingtown Middle
• Date Available: Spring 2027

Position: AssistantCoach - Track
Location: Downingtown Middle School
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Spring Season, 2026-2027 school year
Anticipated start date: Spring 2027
Requirements: Track experience required

About the District

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

Values & Expectations

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Job Summary

Duties may include supporting the head coach, ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained, and performing administrative duties. Assistant coaches may also schedule and supervise practice sessions, maintain training equipment, and organize team events, all while building a positive team environment.

Qualifications

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Track experience required
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skillsMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information)