Jr. High Track Coach

Lowell School District 71; Lowell (OR); On-site; USD 1,600 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

Lowell School District 71 in Lowell, Oregon, seeks a Jr. High Track Coach for the 2026-27 season. This part-time role involves directing the team, coordinating with the athletic program, and ensuring safety and compliance with district policies.

The position includes duties from scheduling practices to managing equipment and fostering sportsmanship and student development. Salary is provided annually as listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience directing athletic teams and coordinating assistant coaches.
• Ability to cooperate with athletic director on scheduling and finances.
• Ensure safety and conditioning before participation.

Responsibilities

• Determine system of play and coordinate assistant coaches.
• Coordinate with athletic director on scheduling and finances.
• Schedule practice sessions.
• Care for equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Submit equipment inventory after season.
• Oversee conduct of players and managers.
• Report issues conflicting with district policy.
• Promote good sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Encourage scholarship and positive teacher-student relations.
• Ensure players meet conditioning requirements before participation.
• Assist with securing physical exams and parental permissions.
• Assist with eligibility certification and equipment purchases.

Skills

Coaching

Team coordination

Athletic program support

Job description

Jr. High Track Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891196

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,601.44 to $1,784.47 Per Year

Job Description

Lowell School District

Position Opening

Jr. High Track Coach

POSITION SEASON

2026-27 Season

ASSIGNMENT

The Junior High Track Coach is responsible for directing of the team in a manner that serves the best interests of the school, the team, and the individual participant. The coach must work cooperatively with all members of the total athletic program. Athletic coaches are accountable to the building principal and athletic director for the performance of assigned duties.

DUTIES

• The track coach will determine the system of play to be used and coordinate the work of assistant coaches;
• Cooperate with the athletic director in matters of scheduling and finances;
• Assume the responsibility for the scheduling of practice sessions;
• Assume the responsibility for the care, marking, and security of equipment, supplies, and physical properties used by participants;
• Submit an inventory of sport equipment to the athletic director at the close of the sport season;
• Assume the responsibility for the conduct of all players and team managers while they are under the jurisdiction of the coach;
• Bring to the attention, through the athletic director, to the administration of any action by participants that conflict with district policy;
• Encourage good sportsmanship and ethical conduct;
• Encourage scholarship and promote harmonious teacher-student relationships;
• Assure that each player has attained the degree of physical conditioning that minimizes the potential for injury before the student is allowed to participate in the sport;
• Assist the athletic director and athletic secretary in the securing physical examinations and parental permission for student participation before the student is allowed to participate;
• Assist the athletic director in the certification of eligibility of participants;
• Cooperate with the athletic director in the selection and purchase of sports equipment.

STIPEND: $1601.44-1784.47

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Closed when filled

If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095 or [e-mail]

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

The Lowell School District's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veteran's preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Stephens , Human Resources Director
• 65 S Pioneer
• Lowell, Oregon 97452
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]