Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach

Lexington Middle School; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Middle School seeks a Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in developing a successful program. You will assist with practices, conditioning, skill development, and student-athlete supervision while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.

The role requires prior track experience and strong communication, organization, and leadership for a positive school community. Position is part-time and based at Lexington Middle School in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Previous track and field experience and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of track and field events, training techniques, and competition rules preferred.
• Ability to effectively motivate middle school student-athletes and communicate with them

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices, workouts, conditioning, and training sessions.
• Teach and develop fundamentals and techniques for track and field events (running, jumping, throwing).
• Assist in preparing student-athletes for track meets and competitions.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities.
• Assist with event-specific training and help identify athletes’ strengths and suitable events.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and positive character development.
• Monitor student-athlete behavior and ensure compliance with school policies.
• Help manage uniforms, equipment, facilities, and track areas.
• Assist with meet preparation, athlete organization, warm-ups, and other duties.
• Maintain attendance, participation, and other records as assigned.
• Ensure athletes meet academic, attendance, physical, and athletic eligibility requirements.
• Communicate professionally with Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, parents/guardians, officials, and student-athletes.
• Attend required coaches’ meetings, professional development, CPR/first-aid training, and athletic department activities.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent the school professionally.
• Perform other duties assigned by Head Track & Field Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Track & field coaching

Student-athlete supervision

Practice planning

Teamwork & leadership

Job description

Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929687

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Assistant Track & Field Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and managing a successful middle school track and field program. The coach will assist with practices, competitions, conditioning, skill development, and student-athlete supervision while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices, workouts, conditioning, and training sessions.
• Teach and develop proper fundamentals and techniques for track and field events, including running, jumping, and throwing events.
• Assist in preparing student-athletes for track meets and competitions.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities.
• Assist with event-specific training and help identify student-athletes’ strengths and appropriate events.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and positive character development.
• Monitor student-athlete behavior and ensure compliance with school and athletic department expectations.
• Assist with managing uniforms, equipment, facilities, and track areas.
• Assist with meet preparation, including athlete organization, event assignments, warm-ups, and other meet responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate attendance, participation, and other records as assigned.
• Assist with ensuring student-athletes meet all academic, attendance, physical, and athletic eligibility requirements.
• Communicate professionally with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, parents/guardians, officials, and student-athletes.
• Follow all school, district, state athletic association, and athletic department policies and procedures.
• Attend required coaches’ meetings, professional development, CPR/first-aid training, and athletic department activities.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent the school and athletic program in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Track & Field Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Previous track and field experience and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of track and field events, training techniques, and competition rules preferred.
• Ability to effectively work with and motivate middle school student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety, academic success, sportsmanship, and character development.
• Must meet all school district and state athletic association coaching requirements.

Position Expectations:
The Assistant Track & Field Coach is expected to uphold the standards of the Lexington Middle School Athletic Department and serve as a positive representative of the school, student-athletes, families, and community

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sierra Borrego , Athletic Director
• Lexington Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]