Assistant Outdoor Track and Field Coach

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 4,400 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend, MA is seeking a Varsity Assistant Outdoor Track & Field Coach to support the program under the Head Coach and help develop student-athletes. The role involves assisting with practices, events, and day-to-day program operations while prioritizing safety and positive athletic development.

The successful candidate will have prior track coaching experience, knowledge of event areas, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student-athlete

Qualifications

• Experience coaching high school track and field.
• Knowledge of track and field event fundamentals and safety.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes with varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with organization and daily operation of outdoor track and field program.
• Plan and conduct organized practices with clear objectives.
• Provide instruction and supervision for assigned event groups.
• Assist with meet entries, event assignments, timing, and results.

Skills

Coaching experience

Track and field

High school coaching

Event knowledge

Communication

Education

Coaching certifications

Job description

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Assistant Outdoor Track and Field Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950417

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Varsity Assistant Outdoor Track & Field Coach

North Middlesex Regional High School

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified, motivated, and student-centered candidate for the position of Varsity Assistant Outdoor Track & Field Coach.

• Assist the Head Coach with the organization and daily operation of the outdoor track and field program.
• Assist in planning and conducting organized, purposeful practices.
• Provide instruction and supervision for assigned event groups, which may include sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, throws, or other events based on program needs and coaching expertise.
• Teach proper fundamentals, techniques, training principles, and safety procedures for assigned events.
• Develop student-athletes with varying levels of experience and ability, from first-time participants through postseason competitors.
• Assist with implementing training plans established in collaboration with the Head Coach.
• Provide student-athletes with constructive instruction, feedback, and opportunities for continued development.
• Assist with identifying appropriate events for student-athletes based on their abilities, interests, development, and team needs.
• Assist with meet entries, relay teams, event assignments, timing, results, and other meet-day responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote effort, accountability, respect, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, personal improvement, and academic responsibility.
• Reinforce program expectations regarding attendance, behavior, effort, safety, and team responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions, including event areas, locker rooms, facilities, and transportation locations.
• Communicate professionally with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, officials, and opposing programs.
• Support and reinforce the Athletic Department's communication protocol.
• Prioritize student-athlete health and safety and follow all applicable emergency, concussion, weather, heat, and return-to-play procedures.
• Ensure proper safety procedures and supervision when student-athletes are using specialized track and field equipment.
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, storage, inventory, uniforms, and facility preparation.
• Attend required practices, meets, coaching staff meetings, Athletic Department meetings, and other program activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and other assistant coaches to provide consistent instruction and appropriate supervision across the program.
• Follow all North Middlesex Regional School District, Athletic Department, Mid-Wach League, and MIAA policies, rules, and procedures.
• Represent North Middlesex Athletics professionally and model appropriate conduct and sportsmanship.
• Perform additional program-related duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include:
• Previous track and field coaching and/or competitive experience.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more track and field event areas.
• Previous high school coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of track and field fundamentals, rules, techniques, training principles, and safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively teach student-athletes with a wide range of experience and ability levels.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently manage and supervise an assigned event group while working collaboratively within the overall coaching staff.
• Willingness to assist across multiple event areas based on program needs.
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, competitive, safe, and development-focused environment.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement, character development, sportsmanship, personal improvement, and overall well-being.
• Completion of all required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.
• The successful candidate will embrace a program-first approach and understand the importance of collaboration across all track and field event groups. The Varsity Assistant Coach should be committed to developing student-athletes, supporting the Head Coach, and contributing wherever needed to the success of the overall North Middlesex Outdoor Track & Field Program.

Set the Standard. Earn It.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $4,402 to $5,029 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan DeMar , Athletic Director
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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