Head Coach Track and Field HS2627_29

Young World Physical Education; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Belgrade, Montana is seeking a seasonal Head Coach for Track and Field. This position requires successful coaching experience and a valid First Aid certification. Responsibilities include mentoring athletes, maintaining discipline, and managing the program within district guidelines.

The salary offered is a stipend of $7,020 for the season running from mid-March to the end of May. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college track and field.
• Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR.
• Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program within district rules and regulations.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants.

Skills

Experience in coaching track and field

First Aid and CPR certification

Understanding of track and field rules

Education

High School Graduation

Tools

Stopwatch

Computer

Job description

Head Coach Track and Field HS2627_29

Starting Date: Mar 15, 2027

Location: Belgrade High School, Pay Type: Stipend

Reports to: Activities Director/Principal

Season Dates: Mid-March – End of May, 2027

Supervises: Assistant Coaches in Assigned Program

About Belgrade School District: Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full‑ and part‑time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

Required Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college track and field.
• Successful experience with hurdling, sprints and jumps.
• Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month).
• Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements.
• Has completed all NFHS Courses.
• Must have a flexible schedule.

Essential Functions

• Conducts program within district rules and regulations.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote development of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Notifies the Activities/Athletic Director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces district policies uniformly.
• Ensures program remains within budget appropriations.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff on fundamental philosophy and skills, encouraging professional growth through clinic attendance according to local policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season’s end analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Consistently monitors student athletes’ attendance, grades, and conduct.
• Maintains a satisfactory competitive performance standard, including participation in district weight‑lifting/conditioning programs.
• Responsible for selecting members to participate on the varsity team.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Directs the work of student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Arranges for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment, submits annual inventory and current records; responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
• Assists the Activities/Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
• Assists administration in locating potential assistants upon request.
• Organizes daily practices and game‑day procedures.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and meetings, checking on general cleanliness.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Maintains good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the Belgrade Board of Trustees and responsible for their implementation by the entire program staff.
• Knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and continuous examination of new theories and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of rules applicable to the sport and stays current with rule changes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to represent the School District professionally and possess effective public relations skills.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the Activities/Athletic Director and the School Principal.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities effectively.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Attend the annual MHSA rules clinic or complete the rules clinic requirement online.
• Montana Driver’s license or ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.
• Position requires working flexible schedules.
• Completion of NFHS Fundamental of Coaching course upon hire (cost at employee’s expense).
• Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course.

Equipment

Stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score‑keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

• Constantly works around others and with the public.
• Regularly works outside.
• Requires standing for long periods while performing coach responsibilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud in gymnasium environment.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to hear conversations in loud and noisy environment.
• Frequently works within time constraints and must maintain tight attentiveness.
• Frequently involved in interactions requiring oral and written communication.
• Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another.
• Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available.
• Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used or required on the job.

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary

$7,020 to $7,020 Stipend