Track Assistant Coach (6th Grade) – Girls & Boys

Alpena Public Schools; Alpena Township (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpena Public Schools in Alpena, MI is seeking two Track Assistant Coaches (6th Grade, Girls and Boys) for the Spring 2027 season. The role supports the Head Coach in developing student-athletes’ skills, discipline, and teamwork, while promoting sportsmanship and personal confidence.

The ideal candidate has First Aid/CPR/AED certifications; experience in physical education or athletics is preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating practices, safety, and communication with families and

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Preferred but not required: Bachelor of Science/Arts degree.
• Experience in physical education, coaching, and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the sport at a high level.
• Carries out plans and directives of the head coach.
• Subs for the Head Coach, if required.
• Schedules regular, effective and structured practices throughout the season.
• Oversees safety conditions of facilities and provides for the supervision of students at all times.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of individual games, season, and program history, when possible.
• Possesses a positive, enthusiastic attitude, is supportive, and maintains high standards of confidentiality, ethics, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.
• Assists the Head Coach in educating students and parents about expectations during annual Right-To-Know Meetings.
• Enforces all APS and MHSAA policies. Possesses knowledge of the Athletic Code of Conduct and applies consequences for infractions.
• Monitors student academic achievement.
• Maintains competency in rules, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Participates in off-season training and skill enhancement opportunities for athletes.
• Interacts in a professional manner with booster organizations.
• Coordinates with other coaches and the Athletic Department to best serve athletes.
• Assists the head coach with fundraising, collecting necessary fees, and keeping appropriate records of financial transactions.
• Consistently enforces performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Works with the Athletic Department in scheduling activities and other general issues.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Arts

Job description

Alpena Public Schools in Alpena, MI is seeking two Track Assistant Coaches (6th Grade, Girls and Boys) for the Spring 2027 season. The role supports the Head Coach in developing student-athletes’ skills, discipline, and teamwork, while promoting sportsmanship and personal confidence.

The ideal candidate has First Aid/CPR/AED certifications; experience in physical education or athletics is preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating practices, safety, and communication with families and