Middle School Track & Field Coach — Mentor Young Athletes

Mountainside Middle School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a 6/7/8th Grade Boys Track & Field Coach to lead student athletes, develop coaching plans, and coordinate with the athletics department for practices, facilities, and competitions. The role supports academic eligibility and promotes sportsmanship within a structured program.

The successful candidate will have prior coaching experience, meet age requirements, and hold required certifications as part of the district’s supplemental program.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.

Skills

Student relationships

Sport fundamentals

Policy adherence

Job description

Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a 6/7/8th Grade Boys Track & Field Coach to lead student athletes, develop coaching plans, and coordinate with the athletics department for practices, facilities, and competitions. The role supports academic eligibility and promotes sportsmanship within a structured program.

The successful candidate will have prior coaching experience, meet age requirements, and hold required certifications as part of the district’s supplemental program.