Assistant Track & Field Coach

Liberty Common; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, CO is seeking an assistant Track and Field coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the head coach and athletic director and focuses on planning, training, and supporting high school student-athletes within CHSAA guidelines.

This part-time, stipend position requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and a strong commitment to academic excellence, sportsmanship, and development of track skills.

Qualifications

• Technically knowledgeable about track and field and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• Proven history of emphasizing academics, sportsmanship, and character development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Primarily working with Sprint and Hudl events.
• Working with student-athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in Track and Field.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training.

Skills

Track & field knowledge

Coaching coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Seeking an assistant coach for the Track and Field program for the 2026-2027 school year at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school. LCHS is Northern Colorado's clearest path to college delivering a college-preparatory, classically-oriented, liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. The school currently enrolls approximately 1600 students in grades K-12, and competes at the 3A level in CHSAA as a member of the Patriot League.

The assistant Track and Field coach reports directly to the head coach and athletic director and has the primary responsibility for planning, training, and coordination for high-school student-athletes, in cooperation with the coaching staff. Applicants should be dedicated to providing the best student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of Liberty Common High School and follow all CHSAA procedures and policies.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Stipend, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time

WORK HOURS: Varies

PAY RANGE: $2,424

REPORTS TO: Head Coach & Athletic Director

REVISION DATE: October 2026

The deadline for receiving application is October 25, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma; associates degree or greater is preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

Job Duties:

• Primarily working with Sprint and Hudle events
• Working with student-athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in Track and Field.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training.

Job Requirements:

• Technically knowledgeable about track and field and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move safely in athletic workspaces;
• The ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Compensation:

• Starting at $2,424 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

At-Will Employment:

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner,Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects ofemployment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement,discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Additional Duties:

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice withdirection from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, see www.libertycommon.org.

A complete application includes no less than the following:

• Letter of application
• Resume(including three references)
• Statement of coaching philosophy