Coach - HS Track and Field Coach Assistant (Sprints/Jumps)

Prospect Ridge Academy; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Colorado PERA retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Prospect Ridge Academy is seeking a High School Assistant Track & Field Coach (Sprints/Jumps) to develop student-athletes under the guidance of the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The role involves organizing pre-season meetings, supervising practices and trips, and enforcing program policies within CHSAA and district guidelines.

The position is seasonal with a stipend ($3,030–$3,408 per season) and offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance options, retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as rules, policy, rubrics and assessment documents.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, Board of Directors, Administrators and parents.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills and training necessary for individual and team success.
• Organize pre-season meetings with parents, coaches, and players.
• Supervise practices, games, and team trips; maintain equipment and uniforms.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Self-motivation

Job description

Coach - HS Track and Field Coach Assistant (Sprints/Jumps) JobID: 1173

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: PRA High School

Prospect Ridge Academy

Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders

High School Assistant Track & Field Coach (Sprints/Jumps) JobDescription

The HS Sprinting/Jumping Coach is responsible for the development of each student-athlete in his or her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statement.

• Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and HighSchool Athletic League.
• Follow policies of Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA).
• Work directly with the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Work closely with the head coach to develop and build a competitive sports program.
• Organize parents, coaches, and players for pre-season meetings.
• Supervise practices, games, and team trips.
• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Responsible for all equipment and uniform issuance, collection, and storage.
• Maintain good public relations with media, Booster Club, volunteers.
• Assist with procedures for keeping parents and athletes informed.
• Assist with the enforcement of the PRA athletic department policy to address issues or concerns with parents and players.
• Update the head coach and athletic director frequently during the season about any issues, concerns, and highlights.
• Attend all required meetings and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school athletic program and school community.
• Communicate and work with the School Nurse and Athletic Trainer.
• Complete required post-season forms.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Appropriate High Schoollevel of coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general.
• Commitment to implementation of Character Education and Positive Behavior System.
• Provide instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, team work, sportsmanship, self-discipline, leadership, and self-confidence.
• Ability to apply superb judgment and to work collaboratively.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as rules, policy and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, Board of Directors, Administrators and parents.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate different tasks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self motivated.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The ability to physically demonstrate the skills necessary for the sport being coached.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, and perform light lifting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is occasionally performed outside with exposure to extreme temperatures and loud noises.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports to the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.
• Direct Reports: none.

This is a seasonal and stipend position.
Pay: $3,030-$3,408 per season

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage - Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement - Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off - Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11-15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well-being - Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.