Head Coach Track and Field

Roaring Fork School District; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale, CO is seeking an energetic Head Track & Field Coach for the Spring 2027 season. You will lead student-athletes by teaching the fundamental skills, team strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve both individual and team success.

As head coach, you will foster character, sportsmanship, leadership, communication, self-discipline, and pride in accomplishment while developing student-athletes on and off the track.

Qualifications

• Previous Track & Field coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience coaching multiple event areas: sprints, hurdles, jumps, distance.
• Strong knowledge of training principles and competition." ,
• Excellent leadership, organizational, instructional and motivational skills.
• Commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the track.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all aspects of the Track & Field program.
• Develop daily practice plans and seasonal training programs for student-athletes.
• Schedule the team's competitive season and coordinate meet entries.
• Register student-athletes for track meets and coordinate team travel.
• Purchase and manage equipment, uniforms, and program supplies within the allocated budget.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture.
• Promote academic success, sportsmanship, and personal growth among student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, school staff, and the Athletic Department.
• Ensure compliance with school, league, and CHSAA policies and procedures.

Skills

Sprints

Hurdles

High Jump

Long Jump

Distance events

Track & Field knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Motivation

Job description

GO RAMS! Head Track & Field Coach Opportunity Spring 2027

Roaring Fork High School is seeking an energetic, dedicated, and inspiring Head Track & Field Coach for the Spring 2027 season.

As the Head Coach, you will lead and inspire student-athletes by teaching the fundamental skills, team strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve both individual and team success. Beyond athletic development, our coaches are expected to foster character, sportsmanship, leadership, communication skills, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride in accomplishment.

Salary Range: $4,521.00 to $5,696.00, based on previous paid coaching experience in this sport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Track & Field coaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coaching multiple event areas, including:
  • Sprints
  • Hurdles
  • High Jump
  • Long Jump
  • Distance events
• Strong knowledge of Track & Field training principles and competition.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, instructional, and motivational skills.
• Commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the track.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all aspects of the Track & Field program.
• Develop and implement daily practice plans and seasonal training programs for student-athletes.
• Schedule the team's competitive season and coordinate meet entries.
• Register student-athletes for track meets and coordinate team travel.
• Purchase and manage equipment, uniforms, and program supplies within the allocated budget.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture.
• Promote academic success, sportsmanship, and personal growth among student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, school staff, and the Athletic Department.
• Ensure compliance with school, league, and CHSAA policies and procedures.

If you are passionate about developing student-athletes and building a successful Track & Field program, we'd love to have you join the Rams family!

For a complete list of duties or to ask questions about the position, please contact Athletic Director Crista Barlow at [e-mail].

This position is temporary and is offered on a seasonal, non-continuing basis. Employment in this role is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Appointment to this position does not create any expectation or guarantee of continued future employment beyond the designated season or term.