Assistant Girls' Track- Highschool

Young World Physical Education; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Senior High in Harrodsburg, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Girls' Track Coach to support the athletic program under the direction of the head coach. This part-time position requires assisting with daily and long-range activities, planning, and supervising student athletes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic health and safety knowledge, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required per Kentucky law.
• Ability to assist coaches across multiple athletic activities.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes under head coach direction.
• Assist in guiding participants toward team spirit.
• Assist with escort and supervision during travel.
• Recommend equipment and supplies purchases for health and welfare of athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties as assigned by the principal or head coach.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Girls' Track- Highschool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5827206

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH I

Assistant Girls' Track Coach- Mercer County Senior High

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of ABLE test, criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching