Track - Assistant Coach - Hedrick Middle School (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education

Medford (OR)

On-site

USD 29,428 - 34,729

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Assistant Track Coach at Hedrick Middle School for the 2026-2027 season. The role includes instructing athletes, supervising training, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, knowledge of track fundamentals, and preferably prior coaching experience. The position offers a stipend of $2,637 to $3,112 and will contribute to the athletic development of students in Medford.

Qualifications

Knowledge of track and field rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with athletes and staff.
Previous coaching or participation experience in track.

Responsibilities

Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals.
Supervises athletes before, during, and after practices.
Implements safety procedures in the sport.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Fundamentals of track

Education

Valid Oregon teacher certification

College training in coaching

Job description

Assistant Track Coach – Hedrick Middle School (2026-2027)

Job ID: 5722327

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Medford School District 549C

JOB TITLE: Athletics Extra Comp-Hedrick Middle School Assistant Coach

CLASSIFICATION: Extra Duty

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

CONTRACT: Athletic Season

General Statement of Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach will work to carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is to instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

The Assistant Coach supervises athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assumes supervising control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Has a thorough knowledge of all Athletic Policies endorsed by the Medford School District Board of Education and is responsible for their compliance.
Has knowledge of Southern Oregon Junior High Athletic Conference rules and regulations, implements those consistently and is responsible for compliance.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
Works to increase morale and cooperation within the school's entire athletic program.
Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans, and implements a program of instruction in safe practices.

Administrative Duties

Assists the Head Coach in scheduling and making travel arrangements when asked.
Works with the Head Coach to prepare and adhere to scheduled facility times.
Assists the Head Coach in matters related to compliance with district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and eligibility.
Assists the Head Coach in providing proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities and teaching the planned safety program.

Student Responsibilities

Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
Supervises the athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, or while traveling, and provides, through his/her presence, proper guidance and safeguards for each participant.
Follows program, implemented by the Head Coach, related to injuries, medical attention, and emergencies. Works cooperatively with the athletic trainer in matters of injury, prevention, and the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians on their respective teams.
Determines discipline, in accordance with State, district, and school guidelines, policies and procedures. Teaches athletes rules and procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible for the team due to rule infractions.

Equipment and Facilities

Is accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment and assists in identifying lost or stolen equipment, and issuing fine and hold notices to the Office.
Monitors equipment rooms and coach’s office and authorizes who may enter.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Program Responsibilities

Assists the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
Attends all staff meetings as required by the Head Coach.
Arrives early enough before practice and contests to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved with staff discussions.
Never criticizes, admonishes, or argues with the Head Coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players, parents, or fans.
Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach.
Attends most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program.
Performs other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Rules and regulations of the sport assigned.
Fundamentals, techniques, and strategies of the sport assigned.
Safety factors involved in the sport assigned.
Physical ability and limitations of the level being taught.
Medford School District Athletic Policies and OSAA Rules and Regulations.

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively with people.
Ability to demonstrate basic skills of the sport assigned.
Ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the total sport program.

Attitudes:

Positive attitude.
Enthusiastic.
Willingness to cooperate and to adjust to various situations.

Experience:

Previous coaching experience of the sport assigned is preferred.
Previous experience as participant of the sport assigned is preferred.
Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Education:

Valid Oregon teacher certification is preferred.
College training in coaching is desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Climbing
Stooping
Kneeling
Reaching
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Pushing
Pulling
Sweeping
Talking
Seeing
Hearing

Driving: Yes / No

Lifting Requirements:

Light (20 pounds maximum)
Medium (50 pounds maximum)
Heavy (100 pounds maximum)
May have to lift more than 100 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: Mainly indoors and outside.

Personal Protection Equipment/Training

Must possess a current First Aid card within one month of hire.
Blood borne pathogen training.
Blood spill training.
Pre-employment fingerprints and illegal drug testing.

Employee Acknowledgement

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions not listed herein.

Position Type

Extra Compensation - Academic or Athletic

Salary

$2,637 to $3,112 Stipend

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