Coach - HS Head Unified Track - 2026-2027

Washington High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 5,800 - 7,100; Part time

Job summary

Washington High School in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an HS Head Unified Track Coach for the 2026-2027 season to guide a Unified Track and Field program at the high school level. The stipend for the season is $6,440, and the role requires developing practice plans, coordinating with the Athletic Director and Special Olympics, and recruiting students with and without disabilities.

This part-time position involves leading sessions, organizing meets, and ensuring compliance with district and

Qualifications

• Oversees Unified Track and Field team administration.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director and Special Olympics for standards and policies.
• Develop and implement practice plans with at least two practices weekly.
• Recruit students with disabilities and others for the team.
• Attend Unified Sports Coaches’ training and Special Olympics course.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the administration of the High School’s Unified Track and Field team, including students with and without disabilities.
• Liaises with Athletic Director and Special Olympics to ensure quality program standards and compliance.
• Develops and implements practice plans and provides event instruction to all participants, with minimum two practices per week.
• Organizes and leads practice sessions with Assistant Coaches.
• Imparts inclusive sports philosophy following Unified Sports principles.
• Plans and manages competition strategies for individuals and the team.
• Recruitment of students with various abilities for the team.
• Handles paperwork required by the district and Special Olympics.
• Hosts Unified Track meets by recruiting/training volunteers as needed.
• Attends coaching trainings and completes required Unified Sports course.

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp Washington High School - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Description

HS Head Unified Track Coach

CONTRACT LENGTH:

Sport Season

STIPEND:

$6,440.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Athletic Director
School Principal

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

• Oversees the 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.

Coach - HS Head Unified Track - 2026-2027

South Bend Community School Corp Washington High School - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978472
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

HS Head Unified Track Coach

(Appendix II - 1 per school)

CONTRACT LENGTH:

Sport Season

STIPEND:

$6,440.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Athletic Director
School Principal

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

• Oversees the 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: $6,440 to $6,440 Stipend