High School Assistant Track Coach

Young World Physical Education; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah High School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant High School Track Coach for the 2026-27 school year. You will assist the Head Coach in organizing practices and developing student-athletes' skills across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws, while fostering a positive, competitive, and safe team environment.

Key duties include pre-meet prep, equipment management, event logistics, and on-field coaching during meets, plus supervising athletes during travel and promoting

Qualifications

• Valid State of Iowa Coaching Authorization or ability to obtain before season.
• Coaching experience in track and field preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students, parents, staff, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in teaching track and field skills and techniques.
• Organize and run daily practices, warm-ups, conditioning.
• Assist with pre-meet preparation, equipment management, event logistics, and on-field coaching during meets.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and travel to ensure safety.
• Promote academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Mentorship

Education

State of Iowa Coaching Authorization

Job description

High School Assistant Track Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885929

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Assistant High School Track Coach

Shenandoah Community School District
Shenandoah High School
20262027 School Year

Position Summary

Shenandoah High School is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant High School Track Coach for the 20262027 school year. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the track and field program. This includes organizing practices, developing student-athletes' skills in specific events (such as sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, or throws), meet-day preparation, and fostering a positive, competitive, and safe team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in teaching fundamental track and field skills, training strategies, and proper techniques for various events.
• Help organize and run daily practices, warm-ups, strength training, and conditioning routines.
• Assist with pre-meet preparation, equipment management, event logistics, and on-field coaching during junior varsity and varsity track meets.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team travel to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Promote academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development among all student-athletes.
• Assist with inventory, uniform distribution/collection, tracking athlete times/marks, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Iowa Coaching Authorization (or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the season).
• Previous coaching and/or collegiate/high school playing/competing experience in track and field is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, and administration.

Shenandoah Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kerri Nelson
• 304 W. Nishna Road
• Shenandoah, Iowa 51601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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