JV Track & Field Assistant Coach – Athlete Development

La Costa Canyon High School; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 3,100 - 4,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend

Job summary

La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Junior Varsity Boys Track & Field Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role emphasizes academics first, working with student-athletes, and upholding NFHS and CIF guidelines.

The coach will support scheduling, rule enforcement, and development of team culture, while maintaining current certifications and communicating with parents and school staff. This on-site position offers a seasonal stipend and district-level involvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental skills and techniques, as well as advanced techniques applicable to the sport.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, enforce, advocate for, and model appropriate behavior, character development, sportsmanship, and educational values for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow NFHS and CIF Coaches Codes of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Understand that academics are priority.
• Be alert to student-athletes' academic performance.
• Develop team rules and communicate these with team and parents.
• Provide schedules for practices, tournaments and games.
• Communicate changes in season schedule promptly.
• Be on time and prepared for all practices and games.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certificates and TB clearance.
• Encourage student-athletes to perform their best.
• Apply school/team rules to all student-athletes equally.
• Be professional in all actions and words.
• Create a positive environment for the team.
• Communicate with student-athletes regarding their roles.
• Explain rules to athletes and parents.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Student-athlete development

NFHS/CIF codes

Youth experience

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Junior Varsity Boys Track & Field Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role emphasizes academics first, working with student-athletes, and upholding NFHS and CIF guidelines.

The coach will support scheduling, rule enforcement, and development of team culture, while maintaining current certifications and communicating with parents and school staff. This on-site position offers a seasonal stipend and district-level involvement.