Assistant Jr. High Track Coach

Platteview Central; Springfield (NE); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Platteview Central in Springfield, NE seeks an Assistant Jr. High Track Coach to support the Head Coach in developing the district's athletic program, teaching fundamentals and advanced track skills in line with NSAA and district guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, instructional experience with students, CPR/First Aid/AED, and completion of required trainings. It is a part-time position with season duties and regular practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students in instructional setting.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification required before coaching assignment begins.
• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion in sports, Blood Borne Pathogens, Heat Illness and Sudden Cardiac Emergencies, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harrassment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice sessions to develop sport skills and sportsmanship.
• Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after events; ensure student safety at all times.
• Attend and monitor all practices and meets.
• Communicate discipline procedures and safety concerns to Head Coach and High School Administration.
• Assist with communicating to athletes and parents expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance and sportsmanship.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in decisions related to participants.
• Follow NSAA and district guidelines.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings to stay updated.
• Assist in inventory and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Support K-12 development including camps and clinics.

Skills

Sportsmanship

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Sports knowledge

Punctuality

Diversity awareness

Safety awareness

Role model

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Assistant Jr. High Track Coach

This job is also posted in Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4927622
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Jr. High Track Coach

The Assistant Track Coach will support the Head Coach in the development of the athletic program by teaching fundamentals and advanced skills of the sport while following Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Springfield Platteview Community Schools guidelines.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience working with students in an instructional setting
• Previous coaching experience in any sport preferred but not required
• Criminal background check required for hire
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification required before coaching assignment begins
• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion in sports, Blood Borne Pathogens, Heat Illness and Sudden Cardiac Emergencies, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harrassment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Communicate and demonstrate sportsmanship with all athletes, parents & officials
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Customer service and public relations skill
• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport
• Ability and willingness to adhere attendance requirements, including regular and punctual and punctual employee attendance
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, recognize and respond to unsafe weather, utilize appropriate equipment and report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate school administrator
• Act as a positive role model and representative of SPCS

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the Head Coach with practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes in the sport.
• Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; to ensure student safety at all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety.
• Attend and monitor all practices and meets
• Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency medical services to the Head Coach and High School Administration.
• Assist with communicating to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgements related to the participants
• Follow all NSAA and SPCS and sports guidelines
• Attend mandatory meetings, required trainings and other clinics or conferences to keep up with the requirements and trends in the sport.
• Assist with inventory and security of equipment and supplies. Assist with equipment maintenance, locker-room supervision and extra practices.
• Assist in the K-12 development of assigned program. This includes but is not limited to working with local clubs and organizations in the development of assigned program, building relationships with youth coaches in assigned sport and offering camps and clinics in support of local youth development.
• Actively support and promote the strength and conditioning program. This includes, but is not limited to, being involved in strength and conditioning activities, encouraging athletes to take part in strength and conditioning year round, communicating regularly with strength and conditioning staff, etc.
• Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations, access, and care of district facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Season

• Spring Sport
• 5 practices per week
• Season to consist of Meets, Triangulars

Expectations of All PHS Coaches/Sponsors

Trojan Activities Mission Statement

To pursue excellence daily through character and education-based activities that: 1) are not solely defined by a scoreboard or rating sheet; 2) demonstrate a commitment to respect, the spirit of competitive fair play and the ideals of sportsmanship; 3) are aligned with the mission, values and policies of SPCS and the NSAA; 4) are led by coaches/sponsors that are committed to such ideals; and 5) are participated in by students with an understanding of their role in representing SPCS, their school, their team and their community.

Leadership

All sponsors/coaches will provide effective leadership and demonstrate professionalism in the operation of an extracurricular program that accentuates the development of positive character traits in all participants. Possible indicators include but are not limited to: organization/operating skills, proper preparation and instruction, professional dress, meeting professional requirements, developing and issuing a program handbook or set of guidelines/rules to all participants and parents, conducting a pre-activity meeting for parents and participants.

Technical Knowledge and Professional Growth

The sponsor will demonstrate the technical knowledge and a commitment to personal growth in leading an extracurricular program that achieves the fullest potential of each participant and his/her program. Possible indicators include but are not limited to maintaining current knowledge and best practices of the activity, affecting the morale of the organization through positive daily interactions, showing an ability to motivate a group to achieve a collective goal, development and growth of the activity across the K-12 community in SPCS.

Development and Growth of Student Participants and Collaborative Programs

The sponsor will operate the extracurricular activity in a manner that promotes growth in every participant, demonstrates a commitment to the educational mission of SPCS, emphasizes effective communication with all appropriate constituents, and supports other activities within the extracurricular program. Possible indicators include but are not limited to prompt communication with all stakeholders, a positive working relationship with other sponsors, district staff and administration, effective plans and organization for any group travel, maintaining a program that balances extracurriculars with maintaining student success in the classroom by encouraging academic help and support for participants when needed.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required