Middle School Head Track Coach: Lead & Mentor

Mead School District; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 3,300 - 5,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Sick leave benefits per SEBB

Job summary

Mead School District in Spokane is seeking a head coach to lead the middle school track program at Northwood Middle School. You will organize practices, supervise student-athletes, and coordinate with the athletics director to ensure a well‑rounded, safe, and competitive program.

Responsibilities include enforcing district policies, promoting sportsmanship, and delivering approved clinics while maintaining high ethical standards and positive student engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Type II Driver’s License is preferred.
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes a practice program. Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during activities in connection with athletic events, including practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the school's entire interscholastic program and direct the program in harmony with the overall school program.
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached
• Hold valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Complete training as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Job description

Mead School District in Spokane is seeking a head coach to lead the middle school track program at Northwood Middle School. You will organize practices, supervise student-athletes, and coordinate with the athletics director to ensure a well‑rounded, safe, and competitive program.

Responsibilities include enforcing district policies, promoting sportsmanship, and delivering approved clinics while maintaining high ethical standards and positive student engagement.