MS Track & Field Head Coach — Build Skill & Character

Muskegon Catholic Central; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Catholic Central is seeking an enthusiastic leader to take the reins of our Middle School Track & Field program. This role develops young student-athletes, builds confidence, and creates a foundation for future success at the high school level.

The head coach will own the middle school program, collaborate with the Varsity Track & Field Head Coach to align coaching philosophy, and ensure consistent athlete development, expectations, and culture from middle school through varsity.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, organization, and direction for the middle school track and field program.
• Manage all aspects of the program, including practice schedules, meet preparation, athlete participation, and team communication.
• Work collaboratively with the Varsity Head Coach to ensure alignment in coaching philosophy, athlete development, expectations, and program culture.
• Help establish a strong developmental pathway from middle school to high school track and field.
• Promote participation and encourage student-athletes to explore a variety of track and field events.
• Foster the spiritual (spirit), academic (mind), and athletic (body) development of student-athletes.
• Teach proper fundamentals, technique, and age-appropriate training principles across track and field events.
• Emphasize leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Create an environment where student-athletes of all ability levels feel valued, challenged, and supported.
• Represent Muskegon Catholic Central with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Job description

Muskegon Catholic Central is seeking an enthusiastic leader to take the reins of our Middle School Track & Field program. This role develops young student-athletes, builds confidence, and creates a foundation for future success at the high school level.

The head coach will own the middle school program, collaborate with the Varsity Track & Field Head Coach to align coaching philosophy, and ensure consistent athlete development, expectations, and culture from middle school through varsity.