ATHLETIC COACH (Throw Coach Outdoor Track)

Mooresville High School; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to impact student athletes

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A regional educational institution seeks an ATHLETIC COACH for its outdoor track program. This role involves training student athletes, promoting sportsmanship, and ensuring adherence to athletic policies. Candidates must preferably hold a teacher license and have previous coaching experience. This seasonal position requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as compliance with safety protocols established by state policy.

Qualifications

• Must meet North Carolina High School Athletic Association requirements.
• Teacher employment by Mooresville Graded Board of Education preferred.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operation and leadership of the athletic team.
• Train and support student athletes in skills and procedures.
• Promote the sport within and outside the school.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Athletic Policies

Safety protocols compliance

Education

Teacher license preferred

Job description

ATHLETIC COACH (Throw Coach Outdoor Track)

Mooresville Graded School District, Mooresville High School - Mooresville, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5531700
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ATHLETIC COACH

Under general supervision, and in compliance with the state and local policies, the Head Coach has the responsibility for the overall operation, management and leadership of the athletic team. Reports to the school principal and athletic director.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model and leads students in the athletic program by example and in alignment with the core values of Mooresville Graded Schools.
• Trains student athletes in the proper procedures, skills, and techniques in order to help student athletes safely compete in the sport program.
• Encourages and supports the academic achievement of student athletes and sportsmanship.
• Posesses a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by Mooresville Graded Schools Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Assists the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Trains and inform staff, encourage professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, method or procedural changes.
• Present at all practices and games. Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Complies with safety protocols established by state and local policy concerning student injuries.
• Effectively communicates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline of an athlete is necessary and contacts parents when a student is suspended, dropped from the roster or otherwise becomes ineligible.
• Promote the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program. Promote the sport outside the school through news media, community recreation programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal in keeping with Mooresville Graded Board of Education Policy and North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.

Minimum Training and Experience

As applicable, must meet requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Mooresville Graded Board of Education, and school administration. Teacher license and employment as a teacher by the Mooresville Graded Board of Education is strongly preferred. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Seasonal

Contact Information

• Brent Bustle , A.P/A.D
• Mooresville High School
• Email: [e-mail]