GCHS Track Assistant Coach

Garrard; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrard County Schools in Kentucky seeks an Assistant Coach to assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs and to support daily and long-range activities under the guidance of head coaches.

The role requires coaching certification, a criminal background check, and current first aid/CPR certification. Successful candidates will help foster team spirit and ensure safety during team travel and athletic activities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Coaching certification required; criminal background check; current first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to work with athletes, staff and parents; understand safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist in planning the athletic program.
• Lead learning experiences with small groups of student athletes under head coaches’ direction.
• Help guide participants toward teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Provide escort and supervision to athletes during travel.
• Recommend equipment purchases to ensure safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties as assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sports fundamentals

Health & safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Monday, September 28, 2026 12:00 AM -
Sunday, October 11, 2026 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

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GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH

EXEMPT STATUS:

Exempt

APPROVED:

February 23, 2021 Order #2021-148

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of coaching certification, criminal record check, and current certification in first aid and CPR.