Middle School Assistant Boys Track Coach (Spring) 2026-2027

Brittany Woods Middle School; University City (MO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, MO, seeks a Middle School Assistant Boys Track Coach for Spring 2026-2027. The role involves coaching student athletes, organizing practices, and promoting sportsmanship and academic eligibility.

Immediate starting date with a competitive stipend for the district’s athletics program. This is a part-time position requiring MO certification or equivalent and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• MSHAA coaching requirements and/or MO teaching certificate preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience mentoring or coaching in diverse educational environments.
• Experience mentoring or coaching in community or civic athletics programs.
• Superior interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team members' academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage strong academics.
• Lead organizational meetings and recruit potential athletes for the sport.
• Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule for individual and team development.
• Coordinate with the athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
• Instruct players on rules, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Determine game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintain professional conduct with athletes, parents, staff and the community.
• Foster cooperative relationships with students, parents, staff and community.
• Follow procedures for athlete injuries and safety.

Skills

MSHAA coaching

Teaching certificate

First Aid and CPR

Mentoring/coaching diversity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Middle School Assistant Boys Track Coach (Spring) 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872422

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The K – 12 Athletics Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition – ensuring all student athletes develop an appreciation of the sport. We are currently seeking outstandingathletics coaches in the following disciplines:

Compensation:
The School District of University City offers a competitive stipend for all athletics coaches, contingent upon the grade level and experience.

Exempt:
Professional Exemption

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• MSHAA coaching certification, MO teaching certificate preferred


• Current First Aide and CPR certification


• Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in a diverse educational environment


• Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in community or civic athletics programs


• Superior interpersonal skills required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard


• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport


• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions


• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development


• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition


• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport


• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities


• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times


• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with student athletes, parents, peers, and community


• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with student athletes, parents, staff, administration and the community


• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury


• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students


• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program


• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators


• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations


• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms


• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season


• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies


• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records


• Performs other related duties as assigned by the athletics director and building administration

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) requirements and guidelines.


• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision


• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing


• Knowledge of effective multi-tasking and organizational skills


• Ability to utilize information/communication technology to enhance the athletics program.


• Ability to diffuse and avoid non-productive conflict with parents, students, staff and administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with an ability to perform the essential job duties.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects


• Ability to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.


• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet


• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups


• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects


• This position requires occasional or frequent, standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time


• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area


• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

Join The School District of University City Team where we are Investing in Talent!

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jasmine Crockett


• Brittany Woods Middle School


• Email: [e-mail]