Lead Coach, Boys Track & Field Program

Nimble; Nappanee, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wa-Nee Community Schools is seeking a head coach to lead and supervise a comprehensive high school sports program. The role requires strong coaching experience in the assigned sport and deep technical knowledge, along with serving as a positive role model for student athletes.

The coach will work under the athletic director and principals to implement policies, manage staff, and coordinate with administrative and public relations duties to promote sportsmanship and success.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport (major sports).
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and ongoing study of new theories.
• Must serve as a positive role model for student athletes through instruction and actions.

Responsibilities

• Staff responsibilities: establish philosophy, skills, and techniques; design conferences and staff meetings.
• Trains and informs staff; encourages professional growth and clinic attendance.
• Delegates duties, supervises implementation, and evaluates assistants.
• Maintains discipline, resolves grievances, and works to raise morale and cooperation.
• Administrative duties: assist in scheduling, transportation, and tournament coordination.
• Public relations: organize preseason meetings, promote the sport to the school and community, manage media relations.
• Duties also include maintaining facilities, equipment control, and adherence to building access rules.
• Student responsibilities: mentor athletes in character traits (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship).
• Monitor student grades and conduct; provide guidance during travel and practices.

Skills

Organize program

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge

Role model

Job description

Wa-Nee Community Schools is seeking a head coach to lead and supervise a comprehensive high school sports program. The role requires strong coaching experience in the assigned sport and deep technical knowledge, along with serving as a positive role model for student athletes.

The coach will work under the athletic director and principals to implement policies, manage staff, and coordinate with administrative and public relations duties to promote sportsmanship and success.