Assistant Girls Track Coach

South Kingstown High School; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kingstown High School in Wakefield, Rhode Island is seeking an Assistant Girls Track Coach to support the Head Coach with practices, meets, and student-athlete development. This after-school/ evening position involves supervising athletes, teaching rules and techniques, and helping with meet strategy and safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a Rhode Island teaching certificate (preferred), have 1–3 years high school coaching experience, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Commitment to implementing RIIL rules and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions.
• Assist with teaching rules, equipment handling, and techniques.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist with meet strategy and overall team management.
• Maintain equipment and model appropriate conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct & supervise athletes

Education

Rhode Island Teaching Certificate

Job description

Assistant Girls Track Coach

South Kingstown Public Schools / South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5978715
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Apr 30, 2027

Job Description

SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Assistant Girls Track Coach

Location: South Kingstown High School

Report to: Athletic Director and Head Girls Track Coach

South Kingstown High School: South Kingstown High School is a public high school dedicated to developing students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to a global workforce and society. South Kingstown High School is a grade 9-12 comprehensive high school serving over 700 students.

Position Summary

• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach
• Assist the Head Coach with meet strategy.
• Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Traveling to and from away contests
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, etc. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Girls Track Coach, Athletic Director or any other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred
• 1-3 years of experience coaching Track at the High School level preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.
• Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• Must possess the ability to assess players.
• Candidates will be interviewed, and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the position
• Completion of a successful interview.
• Successfully complete the RIIL-NFHS sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Successfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course.
• Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete a Background check.
• Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the RIIL.
• New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• The Assistant Girls Track Coach is required to abide by the RIIL rules, abide by, and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands
• Reach in all directions
• See
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation
• Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment

Work Position (Percentage of Time)

• Standing 55
• Walking 35
• Sitting 10

Body Movement (Frequency)

• Lifting (up to 30 lbs.)Frequent
• Pulling/pushing loadsFrequent
• Bending/StoopingFrequent
• oKneeling/SquattingFrequent
• Reaching overheadFrequent
• Climbing/descending stairsFrequent

Compensation: All coaches shall be paid as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the National Education Association South Kingstown. The Assistant Baseball Coach stipend will be $2723.00.

The South Kingstown School Committee is dedicated to creating an inclusive community that promotes and values diversity in its hiring and strives for its employee workforce to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to South Kingstown High School

South Kingstown High School is located on the Atlantic Coast, 32 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, in the village of Wakefield. The town covers an area of 63 square miles with a population of 28,000. The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is within five miles of South Kingstown High School.

Job Requirements

• National BCI
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• AJ Sherman , Athletic Director
• 307 Curtis Corner Road
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]