Assistant High School Track Coach

Valley Park High School; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Park High School in Valley Park, Missouri invites applications for the Assistant High School Track Coach position. The ideal candidate brings a strong knowledge of track and field events and a commitment to student-athlete growth academically, socially, and athletically.

Key duties include assisting the head coach with drills, organizing practice activities, assessing athlete performance, supervising students, and upholding district regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 credit hours.
• Missouri State Teaching Certificate or Missouri Substitute Certificate.
• Prior coaching or playing experience in the sport preferred.
• Working with school-aged children and education background desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing and training participants 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.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses in participants' performance and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Assist the head coach in supervising participants until they have left the site.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

60 credit hours

Job description

Assistant High School Track Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5460132
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2026

Job Description

The Valley Park School District invites passionate, energetic, student-centered coaches to apply for the Assistant High School Track Coach position. The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of knowledge of track and field events and a passion for helping student-athletes grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically today in preparation for tomorrow.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist the head coach with instructing and training participants in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport;
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach;
• Assess strengths and weaknesses in participants' performance as well as provide encouragement and constructive feedback while keeping the head coach informed of participants' performance;
• Assist the head coach in providing supervision of all participants until they have left the building and/or site;
• Follow established procedures in the event of a student-athlete's injury;
• Maintain high standards of student-athlete behavior;
• Act as a positive role model to students on and off the court/field/site;
• Encourage student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and coaches;
• Follow MSHSAA and District regulations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Position: Part-time temporary, season-specific.

Education: Minimum 60 credit hours.

Certification: Missouri State Teaching Certificate or Missouri Substitute Certificate.

Experience: Prior coaching or playing experience in the sport preferred. Working with school-aged children and background in education are strongly desired.

Compensation:Extra Duty Stipend: Based on experience.

Benefits: Not eligible.

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Thomas Rauls , Dean of Students/Activities Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]