Head Track Coach - Spring Season (Running Events)

Westover School, Incorporated; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Westover School is seeking a Head Track Coach (Running Events) for the Spring 2027 season. The role leads the newly established track program, focusing on sprint, middle-distance, long-distance, and relays, with creative use of campus spaces and off-campus facilities.

As part-time staff, you will develop practices, supervise athletes, and collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, transport, and equipment while upholding safety and school policies.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in track or cross country.
• Knowledge of sprint, middle-distance, long-distance and relay training.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support athletes positively.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Westover's running-focused track program, including practice planning, athlete development, meet preparation, and competition-day operations.
• Develop safe, effective training for sprint, middle-distance, long-distance, and relay athletes.
• Teach running mechanics, conditioning, pacing, and race strategy appropriate to each event.
• Adapt practices for differing experience levels to promote growth of individuals and team.
• Foster a positive team culture built on respect, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Use campus spaces and off-campus facilities creatively to provide training opportunities.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and activities.
• Coordinate meet scheduling, transportation, and equipment with the Athletic Director.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, officials, and other coaches.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and safety regulations; travel with the team as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Running events training

Motivate student-athletes

Communication skills

Safety/CPR awareness

Creative practice planning

First Aid knowledge

Connecticut driver endorsement

Job description

Westover School is seeking a Head Track Coach (Running Events) for the Spring 2027 season. The role leads the newly established track program, focusing on sprint, middle-distance, long-distance, and relays, with creative use of campus spaces and off-campus facilities.

As part-time staff, you will develop practices, supervise athletes, and collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, transport, and equipment while upholding safety and school policies.