Assistant Track & Field Coach

Walsh Jesuit High School; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 2,400 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Walsh Jesuit High School is seeking dynamic and dedicated Assistant Track & Field Coaches to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the program during both the indoor and outdoor track season.

Ideal candidates have experience coaching at the high school and/or college level in Shot Put, Discus, Pole Vault, Long Jump, and Hurdles, and can build strong relationships with student-athletes in a faith-based educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching at the high school and/or college-level in Shot Put, Discus, Pole Vault, Long Jump, and Hurdles.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with student-athletes while fostering growth.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Familiarity with OHSAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting practices.
• Teach and reinforce fundamentals, skills, and techniques.
• Provide small group and individual instruction.
• Work under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes.
• Reinforce team expectations, culture, and sportsmanship.
• Assist with tryouts and athlete evaluations.
• Support eligibility tracking, equipment, and program logistics.
• Contribute to off-season training.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Coach.
• Provide feedback to athletes.
• Maintain professional interactions with parents and staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Planning

Job description

Walsh Jesuit High School is seeking dynamic and dedicated Assistant Track & Field Coaches to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the program during both the indoor and outdoor track season. The ideal candidates will bring previous experience coaching at the high school and/or college-level in the areas of Shot Put, Discus, Pole Vault, Long Jump, and Hurdles, along with a demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with young men and women while fostering their growth. An Assistant Coach at Walsh Jesuit helps build a positive, inclusive, and student-centered culture aligned with the mission of Walsh Jesuit while promoting teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth. The Assistant Coaches report to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities may include:

Coaching & Instruction

• Assist with planning and conducting practices
• Teach and reinforce fundamentals, skills, and techniques
• Provide small group and individual instruction
• Work under the direction of the Head Coach
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes
• Reinforce team expectations, culture, and sportsmanship

Program Support

• Assist with tryouts and athlete evaluations
• Support eligibility tracking, equipment, and program logistics
• Contribute to off-season training

Communication

• Communicate regularly with the Head Coach
• Provide feedback to athletes
• Maintain professional interactions with parents and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching at the high school and/or college-level
• Ability to develop student-athletes both athletically and personally in a faith-based educational environment
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• Familiarity with OHSAA rules and regulations