Head Track and Field Coach

Mesa County Valley School District 51; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 4,400 - 7,700; Part time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a coach at Grand Junction High School to lead athletic programs and mentor students. The role aligns with district policies and CHASA season calendars.

Responsibilities include coaching duties as assigned for various sports and ensuring compliance with safety and sport-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED/1st Aid certification required.
• CHSAA coaching certificate or Colorado Teaching License required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches at Grand Junction High School.
• Season follows CHASA schedules; involve extracurricular athletics.
• Coaching duties assigned per sport and district policies.

Skills

CPR/AED/1st Aid

CHSAA coaching certificate

Colorado Teaching License

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Coaching/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
• Location:
  Grand Junction High School

Job Summary:

Coach

Qualifications:

Coach will need to have current CPR/AED/1st Aide card and a CHSAA coaching certificate or a current Colorado Teaching License. Driving test may or may not be required depending on coaching position.

Working Conditions:

Season follows CHASA schedules. Please refer to CHASA for length of seasons.

Selection Procedure:

Positions will be posted a minimum of 5 calendar days

Salary & Benefits:

Extra Curricular Activities Salary Schedule

Hiring Range for External Candidates:

Column 2: $4,436-$7,745

A maximum of fifteen (15) years' experience will be granted for prior coaching experience if obtained within the past twenty (20) years immediately preceding acceptance of a coaching position with the District. Experience can be obtained in any sport, but must be obtained within a scholastic environment such as middle school, high school, or college. Club experience does not count toward placement on the D salary schedule. Middle school experience is not applicable toward placement for a high school sport but is applicable for a middle school sport.

View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules