Lead Varsity Track & Field Coach — Develop Top Athletes

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 6,800; Part time

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified Head Varsity Outdoor Track & Field Coach. The role leads the program’s development, culture, and competitive success, overseeing practices, event groups, and meet-day operations.

The Head Coach will foster a positive, inclusive environment, align with athletic department policies, and collaborate with middle school programs to create a strong development pathway for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Previous head coaching or significant varsity track and field coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of track and field fundamentals, rules, training principles.
• Ability to organize and supervise a large program across multiple event groups.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete development and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the North Middlesex Outdoor Track & Field Program.
• Plan and oversee organized practices addressing all event groups.
• Develop training plans for sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws.
• Coordinate assistants and establish responsibilities for events, instruction, and meet-day tasks.
• Set program philosophy, expectations, terminology, and athlete development approach.
• Evaluate athletes and place them in events fitting abilities and goals.
• Coordinate meet entries, relay teams, event assignments, and strategies.
• Promote participation while maintaining standards and postseason readiness.
• Ensure attendance, effort, accountability, behavior, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Skills

Head coaching experience

Track & field knowledge

Event coordination

Leadership & communication

Student-athlete development

Job description

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified Head Varsity Outdoor Track & Field Coach. The role leads the program’s development, culture, and competitive success, overseeing practices, event groups, and meet-day operations.

The Head Coach will foster a positive, inclusive environment, align with athletic department policies, and collaborate with middle school programs to create a strong development pathway for student-athletes.