Lead Girls Track Coach – Build Team & Safety

Applitrack; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Head Girls Track Coach for Bates Middle School. This role leads the girls track program, manages coaching staff, and ensures athlete safety and program integrity.

The candidate must have at least five years of coaching experience and be eligible for South Carolina educator certification. Report to the Athletic Director and Principal; salary based on credentials and district pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or have the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes. Ensures proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes. Conducts parent meetings prior to the season.
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District and relevant leagues.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of coaching staff, players, and team personnel at all times.
• Promotes the sports program by sponsoring fundraisers and camps.

Skills

Coaching experience

First aid & safety

Parent communication

Team leadership

Education

South Carolina educator certification

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a Head Girls Track Coach for Bates Middle School. This role leads the girls track program, manages coaching staff, and ensures athlete safety and program integrity.

The candidate must have at least five years of coaching experience and be eligible for South Carolina educator certification. Report to the Athletic Director and Principal; salary based on credentials and district pay schedule.