TRACK AND FIELD, HEAD COACH, HIGH SCHOOL

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking coaches to help athletes perform at their best across various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.

The role emphasizes safety, knowledge of equipment and training, and active participation in recruitment and program coordination within an urban youth context. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; CPR certification is mandatory before coaching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain before coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Experience working with urban youth or teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes.
• Be knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Teacher Certification (preferred)

CHSAA coaching registration

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until November 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
• Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

What You’ll Need

• Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.