Coaching Head Girls' Track

BLUE SPRINGS HIGH; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Springs School District in Missouri is seeking a Head Girls’ Track Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role reports to the Principal and Activities Director and involves leading the track program, planning practices, and promoting sportsmanship among student-athletes.

Responsibilities include coaching individual participants, maintaining safety, equipment inventory, and ensuring compliance with school and MSHSAA rules.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in track and field.
• Certification or eligibility for Missouri teaching certificate preferred.
• Ability to mentor students and promote sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellence in track.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
• Promote, schedule, and design off-season practices for student-athletes.
• Oversee safety conditions of the facility and students.
• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Provide eligibility lists, rosters, and other paperwork as required.

Skills

Coaching

Track & Field

Player development

Safety & first aid

Discipline & leadership

Education

Missouri teaching certificate (preferred) or eligible for substitute

Job description

Coaching Head Girls' Track

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920012
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Head Girls’ Track Coach

Blue Springs School District

2026-2027

Position Summary:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Lead and promote the track and field program.

• This position reports to the Principal and Activities Director.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Salary range is $7,565 - $8,322.

Essential Functions:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in track.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rules and fundamentals of track.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
• Actively promote, schedule, and design off-season practices and workout opportunities for student-athletes, maximizing the utilization of all currently allowable MSHSAA contact days.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which track is conducted, and at all times, students are present.
• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Maintain a conducive and safe environment.
• Maintain, issue, and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment.
• Model skills of the sport.
• Develop positive relations with students and parents. This includes appropriate dress, language, and demeanor.
• Place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as part of a well-organized game plan.
• Screen student-athletes for membership on a team. When cuts are required because of size limitations, use sound judgment to assess skills, aptitude, interest, citizenship, future ability, and temperament.
• Provide eligibility lists, rosters, and other paperwork as required by administration.
• Promote participation, conditioning, and training through camps and individual contacts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises students in the program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as sports equipment or items normally associated with the day-to-day operation of the program. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Background CheckEmployment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Experience: Previous experience in coaching track preferred.

Education: Educator certification preferred. Must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing

None

Certificates and Licenses

Missouri Teaching Certificate (preferred) or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours).

Continuing Education/Training

MSHSAA requirements

Clearances

Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Extra Duty

9.9.26

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: HrDept[at]bssd[dot]net