Assistant Track and Field Coach HS2627_28

Young World Physical Education; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Assistant Track and Field Coach for Belgrade High School. This seasonal position starts on March 10, 2025, with a stipend of $4,590. The role includes coaching duties and supporting students in developing athletic skills, particularly in pole vaulting.

Applicants should have relevant coaching experience and hold necessary certifications. The position requires flexibility and teamwork skills while maintaining sportsmanship and discipline among participants.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching high school/college track and field.
• Valid First Aid card with CPR certification.
• Ability to coach pole vault and other track events.

Responsibilities

• Assumes duties of head coach in their absence.
• Coaches participants in skills needed for track and field.
• Maintains equipment inventory.

Skills

Track and field coaching experience

Flexibility

First Aid and CPR certification

Knowledge of track events

Teamwork

Education

High school graduation

MHSA Coaching Certifications

Tools

Stopwatch

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Assistant Track and Field Coach HS2627_28

Starting Date: Mar 10, 2025

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Track and Field Coach HS2627_28

Location: Belgrade High School

Pay Type: Stipend

Reports to: Head Coach/Activities Director/Principal

Season Dates: Mid-March – End of May, 2027

About Belgrade School District: Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activity opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full‑ and part‑time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of our partnership with local families, businesses, and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

Required Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college track and field.
• Successful experience with hurdling, sprints and jumps.
• Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month).
• Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements.
• Has completed all NFHS Courses.
• Must have a flexible schedule.
• Acts under the direction of the head coach and assumes the functions and duties of head coach in his/her absence.
• Coaches participants in the skills necessary for track and field, particularly Pole Vault.
• Maintains competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment.
• In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of teamwork.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes of the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Essential Job Duties

• Acts under the direction of the head coach and assumes the functions and duties of head coach in his/her absence.
• Coaches participants in the skills necessary for track and field, particularly Pole Vault.
• Maintains competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment.
• In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of teamwork.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes of the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the head coach and/or athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in general.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.
• Completion of NFHS Fundamental of Coaching course upon hire. (Course cost is at employee’s own expense)
• Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course.
• Completion of Rules Clinic prior to season beginning.

Equipment

Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score‑keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

• Constantly works around others and works with the public.
• Regularly works outside.
• Outside exposure includes performing the duties in varying weather extremes.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments.
• The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity.
• Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
• Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another.
• Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available.
• Works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.
• Involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
• Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used/required on the job.

The duties, physical demands, work‑environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Details

Job ID: 5790532

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 10, 2025

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary: $4,590 to $4,590 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Scott Palmer, Athletic Director
• Belgrade High School
• Email: [e-mail]