Coach - HS Assistant Unified Track - 2026-2027

Riley High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a part-time Assistant Unified Track Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role supports the Head Coach and Athletic Director in running a unified track program at the high school level, guiding students with and without disabilities toward a positive, inclusive sports experience.

Responsibilities include planning and leading practices (minimum two per week), coordinating with Special Olympics, recruiting participants, managing paperwork, and

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach in administering the Unified Track and Field program for high school students.
• Liaises with the Athletic Director and Special Olympics to meet program standards and policies.
• Develops and implements practice plans; minimum of two practices per week.
• Organizes and leads practices with the help of Assistant Coaches.
• Promotes an inclusive sports experience following Unified Sports principles.
• Plans and manages competition strategies for individuals and the team.
• Recruits students with disabilities and those without to join the team.
• Handles paperwork required by the school district and Special Olympics.
• Recruits and trains volunteers when hosting a Unified Track meet.
• Completes Unified Sports Coaches’ training and course as required.

Job description

Coach - HS Assistant Unified Track - 2026-2027

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Job Description

CONTRACT LENGTH:

Sport Season

STIPEND:

$2,990.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for guiding and directing students in a successful unified trackprogram at the high school level.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Head Coach

Athletic Director
School Principal

Duties and Responsibilities (include but may not be limited to):

• Assists Head Coach inthe administration of the High School’s Unified Track and Field team which is composed of a proportional number of students with disabilities and students without disabilities.
• Liaison regularly with the school’s Athletic Director and Special Olympics to ensure quality program standards are being met and policies are being followed.
• Develop and implement practice plans in which track and field event instruction is provided toall participants. There are a minimum of two practices each week.
• Organize and lead all practice sessions with the recruitment and support of Assistant Coaches.
• Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports.
• Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at Unified Track and field meets.
• Recruit students with intellectual disabilities, students with other types of disabilities, and students without disabilities for the team.
• Handle all paperwork requirements and forms required by the school district and Special Olympics.
• If serving as a host site for a Unified Track and Field meet, recruit and train volunteers to manage the event.
• Attend the Unified Sports Track and Field Coaches’ training in your county and complete the Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaches’ course.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,990 to $2,990 Stipend

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined