Girls Track and Field Coach

Orleans Parish School Board; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans is seeking a Girls Track and Field Coach to provide age-appropriate athletic instruction, developing running, jumping, throwing, and teamwork while promoting fitness, sportsmanship, and confidence.

The coach will create a safe, structured environment for elementary and middle school students, plan practices, and prepare athletes for meets. You will communicate progress to school leadership and uphold district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience coaching or participating in track and field.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must meet school employment and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices and conditioning.
• Teach sprinting, distance running, relays, jumping, and events.
• Develop activities to improve speed, endurance, agility, coordination.
• Prepare students for meets and competitions with other schools.
• Coordinate student participation based on abilities and skills.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and positive behavior.
• Provide feedback to support athletic growth.
• Ensure warm-up, hydration, injury prevention, and safety.

Skills

Coaching youth track & field

Student supervision

Communication & leadership

Behavior management

Safety & sportsmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

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 behaviorMaintain 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

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