Assistant High School Track and Field Coach

Applitrack; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone Community School District is seeking an Assistant High School Track and Field Coach for the February–April season. The coach will oversee sprint, distance, jumps, and throws events, while promoting fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship among student-athletes.

Responsibilities include attending meets, supervising athletes, and providing in-competition coaching. Safety, policy adherence, and collaboration with other coaches are essential; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have current Coaching Endorsement or Authorization and CPR training and Concussion course (school provided).
• Ability to demonstrate and teach skills and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to upholding safety standards in a sports environment.
• Ability to pass a background check, in accordance with school policy.
• Gain valuable coaching experience and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the Iowa High School Athletic Association rules and Boone CSD policies.
• Coach skills in sprints, distance, jumps, throws, etc.
• Encourage and develop athletes' fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Monitor academic performance and personal development of student-athletes.
• Attend meets, supervise athletes, and provide in-competition coaching and support.
• Support game day operations and equipment setup.

Skills

Coaching endorsement

CPR trained

Concussion course

Communication skills

Safety standards

Background check

Job description

Assistant High School Track and Field Coach

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Boone Community School District
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Boone Community School District'smission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We arenot only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams.Expect the BEST...Achieve SUCCESS!

Reports to: Athletic Director/Head Coach

Commitment: Season occurs February - End of April

General Duties & Responsibilities:

All coaches should be familiar with the rules of the Iowa High School Athletic Association as well as the policies of the Boone Community School District.

• Knowledgeable in sport event-specific training (sprints, distance, jumps, throws, etc.).
• Encourage and develop athletes' physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Monitor academic performance and personal development of student-athletes.
• Attend meets, supervise athletes, and provide in-competition coaching and support.
• Support game day operations, including setting up equipment, managing substitutions, and providing in-game coaching.
• Adhere to school policies, rules, and regulations as well as league and state athletic association guidelines.
• Serve as a role model for student-athletes in behavior, attitude, and sportsmanship.
• Cooperation is an essential part of the Boone High School athletic program. Coaches should cooperate with coaches of other sports and support each other in an ethical manner.
• All coaches are responsible to motivate individual athletes and to promote team morale and spirit. Coaches at BCSD are expected to use positive motivation techniques.
• Coaches are held responsible for the conduct of their participants during practice, at games and on trips. Coaches are to demand their participants conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must have current Coaching Endorsement or Authorization and completed CPR training and Concussion course (school provided).
• Ability to demonstrate and teach skills and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to upholding safety standards in a sports environment.
• Ability to pass a background check, in accordance with school policy.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of student-athletes.
• Gain valuable coaching experience and develop leadership skills.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive coaching community.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [e-mail], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; [phone]

Join us in fostering a love for the game and helping student-athletes reach their full potential!