High School Track Assistant Coach: Build Skills & Teamwork

Fair Grove R-X; Fair Grove (MO); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Fair Grove R-X High School in Fair Grove, Missouri is seeking a High School Assistant Track Coach to support the head coach in developing a competitive track program and ensure a safe, positive experience for student-athletes. The assistant coach will help provide instruction in events, supervise athletes, and uphold district policies.

This seasonal, extra-duty role offers compensation per the district’s salary schedule and requires CPR/first aid and background checks.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate preferred, but not required.
• Coaching experience in track and field preferred.
• Knowledge of track fundamentals, techniques, training methods, and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete district and MSHSAA coaching requirements.
• Current CPR, AED, and first-aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, workouts, competitions, and team activities.
• Provide instruction in assigned track and field events.
• Teach proper techniques, conditioning methods, rules, and safety procedures.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, locker-room use, and other team activities.
• Help maintain a safe and positive environment for all participants.
• Support the head coach in developing practice plans, meet lineups, and athlete development plans.
• Promote teamwork, responsibility, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Encourage student-athletes to maintain appropriate academic performance, attendance, and behavior.
• Assist with equipment setup, inventory, storage, care, and distribution.
• Help prepare facilities and equipment for practices and home meets.
• Attend required coaches’ meetings, parent meetings, practices, competitions, and postseason activities.
• Assist with team transportation procedures and supervise athletes during travel.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, and community members.
• Follow all Fair Grove R-X School District policies and applicable MSHSAA rules.
• Immediately report injuries, safety concerns, student concerns, and policy violations to the head coach or appropriate administrator.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Support the overall athletic program and perform other coaching-related duties assigned by the head coach or Activities Director.

Skills

Coaching experience

Track and field knowledge

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Missouri teaching certificate (preferred)

Job description

Fair Grove R-X High School in Fair Grove, Missouri is seeking a High School Assistant Track Coach to support the head coach in developing a competitive track program and ensure a safe, positive experience for student-athletes. The assistant coach will help provide instruction in events, supervise athletes, and uphold district policies.

This seasonal, extra-duty role offers compensation per the district’s salary schedule and requires CPR/first aid and background checks.