Kekionga | Track | 1.0 Assistant Coach

Kekionga Middle School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kekionga Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks an Assistant Coach for Track for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires leading practices and games, working with other coaches, and upholding FWCS policies and ethics.

Multicultural student engagement is emphasized, with a focus on academic and athletic growth. Preference given to candidates with high school coaching experience and willingness to obtain SPB/Minibus certification before the season.

Qualifications

• Prefer candidate with high school coaching experience.
• Must be willing and able to work effectively with students from multicultural backgrounds.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to developing positive working relations with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Candidate will be responsible to instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Candidate must have the ability to maintain high expectations for students both academically and athletically.
• Candidate must have the ability to utilize, organize and work with other head coaches and assistants.
• Candidate must have or be willing to get SPB/ Minibus certification before season.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Maintain high expectations for students academically and athletically.
• Collaborate with head coaches and assistants to organize practices and games.
• Meet FWCS policies and ethics as required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

This is for the 2026-2027 School Year

Pay for this position may be prorated based upon approved hire date

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Candidate must comply with IHSAA, MSAC rules/ regulations and all FWCS policies including FWCS code of ethics.
• 2. Prefer candidate with high school coaching experience.
• 3. Must be willing and able to work effectively with students from multicultural backgrounds.
• 4. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to developing positive working relations with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• 5. Candidate will be responsible to instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• 6. Candidate must have the ability to maintain high expectations for students both academically and athletically.
• 7. Candidate must have the ability to utilize, organize and work with other head coaches and assistants.
• 8. Candidate must have or be willing to get SPB/ Minibus certification before season.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer candidate who will be teaching at Kekionga Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. If applicant is a current FWCS teacher, the teacher must fulfill their daily contracted hours before coaching. If not an FWCS teacher, candidate must be available at 3:30 Monday through Friday afternoons.

Valid Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility:Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work:Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Kekionga | Track | 1.0 Assistant Coach

Fort Wayne Community Schools Kekionga Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required