Assistant Coach - Track & Field

Young World Physical Education; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Assistant Coach for Track & Field for the 2026-2027 season. The position runs from March to May, with coaching responsibilities at the high school level and reports to the Athletic Director and Building Principal.

Ideal candidates will have successful coaching experience, stay current with new techniques, and promote the sport within the district and community while meeting OSAA eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience in the sport.
• Keep current with new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques in the sport.
• Responsible for promoting designated sport throughout the School District and community in a positive and responsible manner.
• OSAA and District Eligibility requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment and be a positive role model for the athletes.
• Teach the skills necessary for successful performance under the guidance of head coach.
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions, meets and events.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policies.
• Attend all meets and events scheduled for the sport, including coaches’ meetings.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential under guidance of Head Coach.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge updating

Promoting sport

OSAA eligibility

Job description

Assistant Coach - Track & Field

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Job Details

Job ID: 5874915

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assistant Coach –Track & Field

2026-2027

Parkrose High School

Duration: March - May

Salary: Level E- $4444(prorated over a 3-month period)

Deadline: Until Filled

Qualifications:

• Successful coaching experience in the sport.
• Keep current with new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques in the sport.
• Responsible for promoting designated sport throughout the School District and community in a positive and responsible manner.
• OSAA and District Eligibility requirements met.

Reports to: Athletic Director and Building Principal

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Position Details

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide a positive learning environment and be a positive role model for the athletes.
• Teach the skills necessary for successful performance under the guidance of head coach.
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions, meets and events.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policies.
• Attend all meets and events scheduled for the sport, including coaches’ meetings.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential under guidance of Head Coach.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.

Requirements (see chart below for frequency and cost):

• Experience with high school students and the sport/activity.

• Verification of identity and prior employment
• The coach must hold or be able to acquire:
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance by the State Department of Education.
  • Online district required trainings through online Safe Schools Program
  • Current First Aid and CPR/AED card
  • Other required certification: ASEP/NFHS Coaching, OSAA Concussion, OSAA Steroid & OSAA Heat Prevention

Requirement*

Frequency

Approx. Cost

Coaching application and new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4)

Once, upon being hired

$0

Fingerprinting - Fieldprint

Once, upon being hired

$12.50

Background check based on completed fingerprints

Once, upon being hired

$75**

ASEP/NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (http://nfhslearn.com/coreCourseDetail.aspx?courseID=39000 )

Once, upon being hired

$50

Concussion Recognition and Management

(http://nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000 )

Annually

$0

NFHS Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention (http://nfhslearn.com/coreCourseDetail.aspx?courseID=34000 )

Every other year

$0

Anabolic Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Sub. (http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2571 )

Every 4 years

$0

Spirit Safety Clinic (Cheer & Dance/Drill Coaches Only)

Annually

$0

First Aid/CPR/AED

Every 2 years

$35

SafeSchools – District required trainings

(http://www.parkrose.or.safeschools.com/login )

Annually

$0

*Requirements for new coaches (paid and volunteer). “Coaches” includes all sports sanctioned by OSAA, plus Cheerleading and Dance/Drill

**This will be paid through payroll deduction

Position Type: Limited Term

Salary: $4,444 to $4,444 Per Month

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Patty Coatney
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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