Middle School Track & Field Coach — Impact & Mentorship

Lexington Middle School; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; 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

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.