Middle School Track Coach - Hurdles and or Horizontal Jumps

Vallivue School District; Idaho; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Vallivue School District is looking for a Middle School Track Coach specializing in hurdles and horizontal jumps. The ideal candidate will motivate students and help develop their skills and positive character traits. Responsibilities include managing practices, attending competitions, and ensuring athlete safety.

This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to team building and fair play. Candidates must comply with district policies and undergo a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and develop athletes' skills and attitudes.
• Knowledge of fair play and team building principles.
• Experience in organizing practices and supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Attend tryouts and oversee practices and events.
• Organize practice schedules and develop strategies.
• Ensure student safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Coaching skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Job description

Middle School Track Coach - Hurdles and or Horizontal Jumps JobID: 2577

• Position Type: Extracurricular/ Track Coach
• Date Posted: 5/22/2026
• Location: Vallivue Middle School

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director

JOB SUMMARY

To motivate and develop each athlete's skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Student Athletes

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in‑school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out‑of‑school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out‑of‑school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non‑certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference

• I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
• I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
• I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
• I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
• IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A‑D
• IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E‑L
• IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M‑Z
• IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders