Girls Track & Field Coach: Build Speed & Teamwork

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 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.