Assistant Track and Field Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Gary, IN seeks an energetic Athletics/Coaching staff member to support the Head Coach in delivering track and field programs. You will assist with practices, competitions, and student-athlete development, helping students reach academic and athletic goals while maintaining safety and discipline.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a positive public presence within school activities and community events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach to meet the needs of students.
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away.
• Support preseason and conditioning programs and maintain PR.

Skills

Track and field fundamentals

Technology in coaching

Coaching discipline

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
  
• Date Available:
  03/01/2027
  

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Passion
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Communication
• Imagination
• Observation
• Positivity

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

All aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising preseason and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in

• Demonstrate knowledge of track and fieldfundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the track and fieldprogram
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

To be determined.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The FUSE studio is a non-traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.

REQUIRED TESTING

• Drug Test
• Background and CPS Check

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