Athletic Coach, Head - Indoor Track and Field

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District in Felton, Delaware, seeks an Athletic Coach, Head for indoor track and field, for the Winter Season 26-27 at Lake Forest High School.

The role involves coaching individuals, planning practices, coordinating with the athletic director on contests, equipment procurement, and maintaining safety and discipline per district policies. Employment is for the sport’s season under the master agreement, with performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance, insurance, and other records.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Performs and enforces disciplined, sportsmanlike, and safe behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director that relate to this position.

Skills

In-building staff member

Job description

Athletic Coach, Head - Indoor Track and Field JobID: 715

• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: Winter Season 26-27
• Closing Date: 10/04/2026

TITLE: Athletic Coach, Head

QUALIFICATIONS: Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director in consultation with building principal.

JOB GOAL: To help translate sports participation into meaningful learning experiences for each individual athlete through mentoring the skills necessary for achievement, demonstrating sports-man-like conduct, and ensuring safe behaviors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance, insurance, and other records.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Performs and enforces disciplined, sportsmanlike, and safe behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director that relate to this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employed for the duration of the sport’s season and per terms of the master agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be reviewed seasonally/annually by the athletic director in consultation with the building principal. Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
www.lf.k12.de.us
Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].