Head Track & Field Coach at Sisters High School

Young World Physical Education; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 7,061 - 8,070; Full time

Job summary

Sisters High School, a 3A member of the OSAA, invites applications for the Head Track & Field Coach. The candidate must love Track & Field, teach dynamically, and lead the program and its culture.

Located in Central Oregon, Sisters offers mountains and outdoor activities; responsibilities include program development, off-season plans, reporting results, fundraising, and academic accountability. Citizenship/residency required.

Qualifications

• Top-notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• Knowledge of high school Track & Field rules; NFHS certifications.
• Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Heat Illness training and related certifications.
• Desire to develop many student-athletes; high academic expectations and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Track & Field program from K-12 with high expectations for students and staff.
• Model ethical conduct and sportsmanship; implement off-season program.
• Coordinate with media and OSAA; lead fundraising and equipment management.
• Ensure eligibility, tryouts, lettering, and team rules are communicated clearly.
• Injury care coordination with athletic trainer, parents, and medical staff.
• Celebrate athletic achievements and build an inclusive program.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Motivation

Technology

Organization

Coaching

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

NFHS certifications

Foundations of Coaching

Concussion training

Heat Illness training

First Aid / CPR

Job description

Head Track & Field Coach

Position: Head Track & Field Coach at Sisters High School, Sisters, Oregon.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5841189
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Feb 28, 2027

Position Description

Sisters High School, a proud 3A member of the OSAA, invites applications for the position of Head Track & Field Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the sport of Track & Field and is passionate about working with student-athletes. The applicant will demonstrate the ability to lead a Track & Field program and its surrounding culture in its entirety. Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sister's athletes, as well as a commitment to school, conference, and OSAA regulations, are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams, and outdoor activities which include skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating. Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing, articulating, and implementing for Sisters School District Track & Field Program K-12. Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
• Develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
• Work with the local media and the OSAA as needed including reporting of results.
• Lead fundraising needs.
• Lead in marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms, etc. Responsible for your sport’s academic improvement/accountability.
• Understand and be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, tryouts, cuts, and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules, etc.
• In case of injury make sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary, the doctor is involved in the care of the student-athlete.
• Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.
• Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence. Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation, physical fitness, health, well-being, and a champion attitude.
• Assist in set-up/run / take-down of all home athletic contests.
• Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community.
• Model the “Outlaws Together” attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission.

Qualifications

• Top-Notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• Knowledge of the technical rules of High School Track and Field. Hold NFHS certifications.
• Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, and Heat Illness, and 3 Dimensional certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with the student-athletes.
• Exemplify a strong desire to develop as many young student-athletes as possible.
• Successful high school/college coaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation, and friendships as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence.
• Have high academic expectations of students/athletes and hold all players accountable.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Seasonal Stipend

$7,061.88 - $8,070.72 (2026-2027 Co-Curricular Programs salary schedule) for the season, based on previous paid coaching experience.

Submission Details

Please submit your Letter of Interest / cover letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and 2 letters of recommendation on the SSD Website at: https://sisters.schoolspring.com/

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in our programs and activities. (Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to OAR 581-021-0047. Race also includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001 (as amended by House Bill 2935 (2021)).)

Contact Information

• Tracy Suckow
• 525 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759, USA
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]