Middle School Assistant Coach - Track & Field

FOREST MIDDLE; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FOREST MIDDLE in Forest, Virginia is seeking a part-time Middle School Assistant Coach for Track & Field. The role involves supporting the Head Coach with all aspects of the program, including training, scheduling, and maintaining athlete eligibility under VHSL guidelines.

Candidates should demonstrate leadership, strong communication, and knowledge of Track & Field skills and strategies for interscholastic athletics in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Foster values of athletics, sportsmanship and team pride.
• Support training, conditioning and performance of the Track & Field program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for Track & Field.
• Emphasize academic excellence and monitor high academic standards.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Collaborate with other coaches/school staff to run a balanced athletic program.
• Prepare schedules with the Head Track Coach and Athletic Director.
• Ensure equipment inventory and care.
• Verify athletes' medical examinations and qualifications before participation.
• Maintain lists of eligible players under VHSL rules.
• Engage positively with parents and build relationships with local athletes.
• Develop outreach through summer camps and coaching clinics with the Head Track Coach.

Job description

Middle School Assistant Coach - Track & Field

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965844

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 14, 2026

Job Description

TheAssistantTrack Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, along with shared responsibilities with the Head Track Coach. Responsibilities would be organized, separated, and shared with the Head Track Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.

The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of Track and Field as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Support the training, conditioning, and performance of the Track and Fieldprogram.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for Track & Field. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
• Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the Track & Field program.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Collaborate with the Head Track Coach and Athletic Director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
• Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
• Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
• Engage with the parents of the members of the Track & Field program in a positive and constructive manner.
• Develop a relationship with the local middle school athletes and establish a presence with future athletes via summer camps and coaching clinics in collaboration with the Head Track Coach.
• Perform other duties related to the position of an athletic coach as requested by the varsity coach, school principal and/or athletic director.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]