Head Track and Field Coach at TA Dugger Junior High School

Elizabethton City Schools; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethton City Schools is seeking a Head Track & Field Coach to lead the program, guide student-athletes, and uphold high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with the Athletic Director and school staff.

The candidate will organize practices, supervise assistants, ensure compliance with TSSAA rules, and maintain records, equipment, and safety protocols to support a successful and positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Leads and oversees the school's track and field program with emphasis on athlete development, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Promotes academic achievement and student-athlete growth through structured practice and competition.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership, direction, organization, and supervision of the school's track and field program under the Athletic Director and school administration.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive track and field program that promotes student-athlete development and competitive performance.
• Supervises and coordinates assistant coaches to ensure consistent instruction and program objectives.
• Plans practices, conditioning, individual skill development, and competitive activities for all track and field teams.
• Evaluates student-athletes, monitors performance, and makes decisions on event assignments and participation.
• Coordinates team participation in meets, transportation, and supervision of student-athletes.
• Ensures compliance with Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) regulations and school policies.
• Maintains safety procedures, equipment use, and injury prevention practices.
• Maintains inventory, distribution, and security of equipment and uniforms.
• Maintains accurate eligibility and participation records and communicates schedules and progress to stakeholders.
• Models professional conduct and promotes a positive team culture.

Job description

Job Description: Head Track & Field Coach

Department: Athletics

Last Revised: 2026

Job Summary

The Head Track & Field Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, supervision, and development of the school's track and field program. The Head Coach provides instruction in the rules, techniques, strategies, and skills of track and field while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, academic achievement, and student-athlete development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

1. Provides overall leadership, direction, organization, and supervision of the school's track and field program under the direction of the Athletic Director and school administration.
2. Develops, organizes, and implements a comprehensive track and field program that promotes student-athlete development, competitive performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
3. Supervises, directs, and coordinates the responsibilities of assistant coaches to ensure consistency in instruction, expectations, and program goals.
4. Plans, organizes, and directs practices, conditioning programs, individual skill development, and competitive activities for all track and field.
5. Evaluates student-athletes' abilities, monitors individual and team performance, and makes appropriate decisions regarding event assignments, participation, and competition.
6. Evaluates student-athletes' abilities, monitors individual and team performance, and makes appropriate decisions regarding event assignments, participation, and competition.
7. Coordinates team participation in scheduled meets and competitions, including athlete entries, transportation arrangements, and supervision of student-athletes.
8. Ensures compliance with Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) regulations, district policies, school procedures, and applicable eligibility requirements.
9. Monitors student-athlete academic eligibility, attendance, behavior, and adherence to team and school expectations.
10. Supervises student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team-related activities to maintain a safe and positive environment.
11. Establishes and implements appropriate safety procedures, including proper use of equipment, injury prevention practices, and established protocols for responding to injuries and emergencies.
12. Maintains responsibility for the inventory, distribution, collection, organization, maintenance, and security of team equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
13. Maintains accurate records, including athlete eligibility forms, emergency information, participation records, meet results, and other required documentation.
14. Communicates effectively with student-athletes, parents, assistant coaches, the Athletic Director, and school administration regarding schedules, expectations, team activities, and student-athlete progress.
15. Models and promotes good sportsmanship, professional conduct, ethical behavior, and respectful interactions with student-athletes, officials, coaches, parents, and spectators.
16. Organizes and participates in team-related activities, including parent meetings, recognition programs, banquets, awards ceremonies, and other school athletic events.
17. Promotes a positive team culture that encourages student participation, personal responsibility, leadership, academic success, and respect for others.
18. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities and ensure equitable treatment and appropriate opportunities for student-athletes.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed functions.

• The essential functions of this position must be performed on-site at the assigned work location. This role is not designated as a remote or hybrid position.

• Physical presence at work is an essential function of this position.

• This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Pushing and/or pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

• Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity; dealing with students; generalizing, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
• Low to medium degree of discomfort due to exposure to temperature, fumes, dirt, dust, noise, and cleaning chemicals.
• The position also requires effective communication with parents and colleagues to support the holistic development of students and ensure alignment with school goals. Collaboration with other staff members will be essential to ensure a cohesive experience for all students.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.