Girls Track and Field Coach

NOLA Public Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans seeks a Girls Track and Field Coach to deliver engaging, age-appropriate athletic instruction. You will develop running, jumping, and throwing skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence for students across varying abilities.

The role requires planning practices, teaching technique, and preparing students for meets with a supportive, structured environment. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic track and field techniques, conditioning, and event fundamentals.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
• Ability to engage and supervise elementary and middle school students.
• Experience coaching or instructing track and field or related athletics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices and conditioning.
• Teach sprinting, distance running, relays, jumping, and throwing fundamentals.
• Develop activities to improve speed, endurance, agility, and coordination.
• Prepare students for track meets and competitions with other schools.
• Provide feedback to support individual athletic growth and progress.
• Maintain safety, warm-up/cool-down, hydration, and injury prevention.

Skills

Track basics

Leadership

Student supervision

Coaching experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Girls Track and Field Coach provides engaging, age-appropriate athletic instruction to students at The Leah Chase School. The coach develops students' running, jumping, throwing, and overall athletic abilities while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. The ideal candidate creates a safe, structured, and encouraging environment that supports students of varying athletic abilities and prepares them for competitive track and field events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices, conditioning exercises, and athletic activities.
• Teach fundamental track and field techniques, including sprinting, distance running, relays, jumping, and age-appropriate throwing events.
• Develop training activities that improve students' speed, endurance, agility, coordination, and overall physical fitness.
• Prepare students to participate in track and field meets, races, and competitions with other schools.
• Coordinate student participation in appropriate track and field events based on individual skills and abilities.
• Teach proper running form, pacing, relay exchanges, and event-specific techniques.
• Adapt training activities to accommodate students with varying athletic abilities and experience levels.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, discipline, and positive student behavior.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support individual athletic growth.
• Ensure appropriate warm-up, cool-down, hydration, and injury prevention practices.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment during practices and competitions.
• Monitor student attendance, participation, and behavior.
• Maintain and properly care for athletic equipment and supplies.
• Communicate student progress, safety concerns, and program needs to school leadership.
• Follow all The Leah Chase School and NOLA-PS policies, safety procedures, and professional expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic track and field techniques, conditioning, and event fundamentals.
• Experience participating in, coaching, or instructing track and field or related athletic activities.
• Ability to effectively engage and supervise elementary and middle school-aged students.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
• Must meet all NOLA-PS employment and background check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching elementary, middle school, or youth track and field.
• Experience working in a school-based athletic or after-school program.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of youth athletic development, injury prevention, and positive coaching practices.

$40 - $50 an hour