Assistant Track And Field Coach

Roger Bacon High School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Assistant Track and Field Coach to support the head coach with daily practices, event-specific technique instruction, and conditioning for student-athletes.

You will help ensure athlete safety, coordinate meet lineups, coach for sportsmanship and academic responsibility, and communicate regularly with students, families, and school staff. Reliable, certified coaching with adherence to school rules is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Track and Field including event techniques and rules.
• Strong coaching and training skills with practice plan development.
• Effective communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Understanding of athletic training concepts for injury prevention and safe practice.
• Prior high school/youth coaching preferred; Catholic/values-based education familiarity beneficial.
• Ability to model integrity, respect, and sportsmanship; reliable for practices and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices for track and field.
• Teach event-specific techniques and oversee conditioning and strength work.
• Monitor athlete safety and assist with injury prevention with athletic staff.
• Prepare athletes for meets and coordinate event lineups.
• Provide constructive feedback and promote sportsmanship and academics.
• Communicate regularly with students, families and school staff; attend team meetings.
• Contribute to overall development of the track and field program.

Skills

Track and Field knowledge

Coaching skills

Communication abilities

Athletic training principles

Experience at HS or youth level

Integrity and sportsmanship

Organization and time management

Certifications and background checks

Job description

Company Description

Roger Bacon High School, founded in 1928, is a Catholic, Franciscan co-educational high school known for strong academics and active community outreach. The school integrates rigorous academic programs with Franciscan values to support holistic student development. Its mission focuses on nurturing the mind, body, heart, and soul of each student in a supportive, values-based environment. Faculty and staff are part of a collaborative community committed to faith, scholarship, and service. This setting offers educators and coaches the opportunity to positively influence student growth both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

Role Description

The Assistant Track and Field Coach is a part-time, role based in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. This position supports the head coach in planning and conducting daily practices, teaching event-specific techniques, and overseeing conditioning and strength training for student-athletes. The coach helps monitor athlete safety, assists with injury prevention in collaboration with athletic training staff, and ensures adherence to school and league rules. Responsibilities include preparing athletes for meets, coordinating event lineups, providing constructive feedback, and promoting sportsmanship and academic responsibility. The role also involves communicating regularly with students, families, and school staff, participating in team meetings, and contributing to the overall development of the track and field program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Track and Field, including event-specific techniques and rules.
• Strong Coaching and Training skills, with the ability to develop practice plans and support athlete skill progression.
• Effective Communication abilities, including clear instruction, feedback, and collaboration with students, families, and staff.
• Understanding of Athletic Training principles related to injury prevention, conditioning, and safe practice environments.
• Prior experience coaching at the high school or youth level preferred; familiarity with Catholic or values-based education beneficial.
• Ability to model integrity, respect, and sportsmanship, and to support the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with reliability in attending practices, meets, and school events.
• Relevant coaching certifications and completion of required safety and background checks in accordance with school and state regulations.