Head Boys Track & Field Coach

Vancouver Public Schools; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools seeks a dedicated athletic coach to lead a school sport during the 2026-2027 year. The role involves planning practices, supervising games, teaching sportsmanship, and ensuring compliance with WIAA policies.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential to developing student athletes and fostering a positive program. The position requires flexibility in hours, background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification, with competitive stipend support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport to coach and mentor K-12 athletes.
• Recent coaching experience; K-12 preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR or ability to obtain before start date.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program and promote character development.
• Recruit student athletes for the school program.
• Conduct practices focusing on technique and fundamentals.
• Attend and oversee games; execute game strategy.
• Attend annual Coaches’ Institute training in August.
• Model sportsmanship and engage the school community.

Skills

Knowledge of the sport

Recent coaching experience

First Aid and CPR

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools seeks a dedicated athletic coach to lead a school sport during the 2026-2027 year. The role involves planning practices, supervising games, teaching sportsmanship, and ensuring compliance with WIAA policies.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential to developing student athletes and fostering a positive program. The position requires flexibility in hours, background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification, with competitive stipend support