Lead Track & Field Coach - Build Skills, Team, & Character

AUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL INC; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Austin Waldorf School seeks a Head Track & Field Coach to lead, develop, and manage the track program for 6th-12th grades. You will teach techniques, organize practices, and promote sportsmanship aligned with the school's mission.

You will oversee practices, travel, and competitions, design race strategies, ensure academic progress, and maintain equipment. The role requires after-school hours, travel for meets, and a formal coaching presence on campus.

Qualifikationen

• Previous coaching and/or competitive track & field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rules, techniques, and training methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate middle school and high school students.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Background and Driver License checks and school employment requirements

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices that develop track & field skills (6th-12th grades).
• Instruct athletes in rules, techniques, strategies, and physical conditioning.
• Establish a positive team culture emphasizing discipline, respect, and teamwork.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related activities.
• Develop race strategies and make real-time decisions during competition.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and TAPPS rules.
• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress and eligibility.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, administration, and staff.
• Help coordinate scheduling, equipment needs, and uniform distribution.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper care of facilities and equipment.
• Promote the track program within the school and broader community.
• Attend coaches’ meetings, trainings, and required certifications.

Kenntnisse

Coaching experience

Track & field knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring students

Ausbildung

CPR/First Aid certification

Jobbeschreibung

Austin Waldorf School seeks a Head Track & Field Coach to lead, develop, and manage the track program for 6th-12th grades. You will teach techniques, organize practices, and promote sportsmanship aligned with the school's mission.

You will oversee practices, travel, and competitions, design race strategies, ensure academic progress, and maintain equipment. The role requires after-school hours, travel for meets, and a formal coaching presence on campus.