PHS- Girls Track Varsity Head Coach

Young World Physical Education; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a PHS- Girls Track Varsity Head Coach on a part-time basis. You will develop seasonal activities, schedules, and athlete development while maintaining compliance with school and NFHS/IHSAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising practices, monitoring academic progress, coordinating facilities, and fostering sportsmanship. Candidates should have coaching experience and relevant certifications, with stipend paid per season.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport assigned with prior coaching experience preferred.
• Familiar with IHSAA/NFHS rules for the sport.
• IHSAA/NFHS coaching certification preferred (training available).
• First Aid and CPR certified; knowledge of concussion protocol.

Responsibilities

• Develop practice and competition schedules and manage equipment inventory.
• Notify athletes of policies and training rules for the sport.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline within the team.
• Supervise practices and competitions and correct conduct as needed.
• Monitor academic progress and ensure eligibility.
• Coordinate facilities and uniforms; maintain team roster.
• Provide leadership and positive attitudes; engage with school and community.
• Hold preseason or postseason parent meetings; ensure forms are submitted.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Communication with parents

Student-athlete mentoring

Discipline and ethics

First Aid & CPR cert

Concussion protocol awareness

Criminal history clearances

Job description

PHS- Girls Track Varsity Head Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889036

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the athletic director(s).

• Develop the activities for the assigned sport, including appropriate practice and competition schedules, season records and other awards, equipment and uniform inventory
• Notify student athletes of all policies, procedures, and training rules according to the sport assigned
• Emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, character development and discipline within the sport assigned
• Supervise student athletics during practice, competitions, or other activities, and correct student athlete conduct as appropriate
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes to ensure eligibility
• Coordinate and secure all facilities and equipment, including uniforms or other supplies, used by the team and staff
• Maintain team roster
• Perform any other responsibilities related to the coaching positions needed or directed by the athletic director
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship
• Work with student athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, systematic, and patient manner
• Promote school and community interest in the sport assigned
• Holding preseason or postseason parent meeting
• Ensure required physical examinations and forms are completed and submitted
• Maintain association membership
• Maintain certification in IHSAA-mandated courses and CPR
• Report all injuries or other concerns

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the sport assigned, with prior successful coaching experience preferred
• Familiar with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules concerning the sport assigned
• IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification preferred (training available)
• First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol (training available)
• Ability to communicate with parents and students
• Ability to address situations dealing with blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships, and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct
• Successfully complete criminal history and DCS clearances

SALARY: Coaches are paid a stipend according to the season of the assigned sport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Visually able to monitor athlete’s performance. Sitting, standing for periods of time, lifting, reaching and may require carrying of equipment (up to 50 pounds).

DISCLAIMER:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustiveand may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees toadhere to PTSCore Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policiesand guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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