HS Girls Track Assistant Varsity Coach (3 openings)

Norwalk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District is seeking an HS Girls Track Assistant Varsity Coach for two openings. The ideal candidate will provide instruction and organization to track athletes, ensuring adherence to safety practices and regulations.

Responsibilities include developing practice programs, supervising athletes at events, and communicating with parents about team rules. A Coaching Authorization or license is required. The position offers a yearly contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices.
• Organize and conduct practices according to schedules.
• Communicate with parents about team rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes in techniques and safety practices.
• Develops and organizes practice programs.
• Supervises athletes during practices and games.

Skills

Ability to use computer network system and software applications

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Education

Coaching Authorization or license

Job description

HS Girls Track Assistant Varsity Coach (2 openings)

Job ID: 2118

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Track
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location: Norwalk High School
• Date Available: Feb 2027

Reports to Head Coach, Athletic Director

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assists the head coach and athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach and Athletic Director

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Coaching Authorization or license required.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

Yearly contract issued.

Evaluation

Evaluated annually by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director

FLSA Status

Exempt (for NCSD employed certified staff)

Non-Exempt (for non-NCSD employed citizen coaches)