JH Track Coach

Sylvania; Bryan, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a knowledgeable Junior High Track & Field Coach to join our athletic program. Working under the Head Coach, you will instruct student‑athletes in event techniques, conditioning, and race execution while fostering a safe, disciplined environment per OHSAA standards.

You will assist with daily practices, event group rotations, and meet entries, while emphasising sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic eligibility.

Qualifications

• Background in competitive track & field (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/competing).
• Valid (or ability to obtain) OHSAA Pupil Activity Permit (PAP), including CPR/AED, First Aid for Coaches, Concussion Training (NFHS/Ohio Dept. of Health), Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law) Training, and Student Mental Health Training.
• Successful completion of FBI/BCI criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Event-specific instruction across designated event groups (sprints, hurdles, distance, jumps, throws).
• Assist in designing and leading daily workouts, warm-up/cool-down routines, and injury prevention per OHSAA guidelines.
• Assist with running daily practices, event rotations, timing workouts, meet entries, and coaching during meets.
• Emphasize discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and respect on and off the track.
• Monitor academic standing to support athletic eligibility.

Skills

Track & field knowledge

Coaching experience

First aid certification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Junior High Track & Field Coach to join our athletic program. Working under the direction of the Head Coach, you will help instruct student-athletes in event-specific techniques, physical conditioning, and race execution while fostering a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment compliant with OHSAA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Event-Specific Instruction: Teach fundamental and advanced techniques across designated event groups (e.g., sprints, hurdles, distance, jumps, or throws), focusing on form, mechanics, starting blocks, and field event approaches.


• Conditioning & Athlete Safety: Assist in designing and leading daily workouts, warm-up/cool-down routines, strength and endurance conditioning, and injury prevention protocols per OHSAA guidelines.


• Practice & Meet Operations: Assist with running daily practices, event group rotations, timing workouts, preparing entries for dual meets and invitational seed sheets, setting up equipment, and officiating/coaching events during meets.


• Character & Sportsmanship: Emphasize discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and respect both on the track and in the community.


• Academic Oversight: Help monitor team members' academic standing to ensure continuous athletic eligibility.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background in competitive track & field (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/competing).


• Valid (or ability to obtain) OHSAA Pupil Activity Permit (PAP), including:




• CPR/AED Certification


• First Aid for Coaches


• Concussion Training (NFHS / Ohio Dept. of Health)


• Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law) Training


• Student Mental Health Training




• Successful completion of FBI/BCI criminal background checks.