Assistant High School Track and Field Throwing Coach

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100 - 7,600; Full time

Job summary

The Wayzata Public Schools track and field program at Wayzeta High School seeks an enthusiastic and reliable assistant coach for the season. You will work with the head coach and assistants to motivate athletes, create training plans, attend daily practices, and support at competitions.

Ideal candidates will have coaching and/or throwing experience, with duties including leading practice, ensuring safety, and helping build community among athletes.

Qualifications

• Be present every day for duration of practice.
• Knowledge of how to build fitness.
• Ability to motivate athletes.
• Knowledge of running recovery tools, nutrition.
• Encourage and support longer meet days.
• Ensure health and safety of all athletes is monitored.
• Assist in bringing ideas to the team that connect athletes and build community.
• Experience in throwing discus and shot put.

Responsibilities

• Be present every day for duration of practice.
• Attend daily practices and support at competitions.
• Motivate athletes and implement training plans.
• Coordinate with head coach and assistants to build team cohesion.

Skills

Daily presence

Motivation

Fitness knowledge

Training plans

Recovery tools

Nutrition knowledge

Safety awareness

Community building

Discus throw

Job description

End date: June 12, 2027

The Wayzata High School Track and Field team is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable assistant coach to join our team. Ideally the candidate would have coaching and/or throwing experience. This position will work in tandem with the head coach and additional assistant coaches to motivate athletes, create training plans, attend daily practices, and support at competitions.

• Be present every day for duration of practice
• Knowledge of how to build fitness
• Ability to motivate athletes
• Knowledge of running recovery tools, nutrition
• Encourage and support longer meet days
• Ensure health and safety of all athletes is monitored
• Assist in bringing ideas to the team that connect athletes and build community
• Experience in throwing discus and shot put

Official start date: March 15, 2027

End date: June 12, 2027

The Wayzata High School Track and Field team is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable assistant coach to join our team. Ideally the candidate would have coaching and/or throwing experience. This position will work in tandem with the head coach and additional assistant coaches to motivate athletes, create training plans, attend daily practices, and support at competitions.

Ideal Qualifications

• Be present every day for duration of practice
• Knowledge of how to build fitness
• Ability to motivate athletes
• Knowledge of running recovery tools, nutrition
• Encourage and support longer meet days
• Ensure health and safety of all athletes is monitored
• Assist in bringing ideas to the team that connect athletes and build community
• Experience in throwing discus and shot put

Selection Procedure:

Position is open only to WEA employees through 10/30/26. If no internal candidates are selected, external candidates will be considered. Position will remain open until filled.

Stipend range is worth $100 - $7,640 for entire season. This position is not benefit eligible.