Track Coach — Develop Talent & Team Spirit

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Athletic Coach - Track position with Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL. The role focuses on teaching track skills while promoting cooperation, discipline, and community spirit.

Responsibilities include planning practices, enforcing district policies, maintaining eligibility rosters, and ensuring student welfare during events. DOE coaching certification is required or a certified teaching endorsement is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Requires Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE or be a certified teacher with endorsement.
• Preference for teachers with Athletic Coaching Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach the physical skills necessary to play track and field.
• Enforce district and FHSAA policies and sportsmanship standards.
• Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players’ age and maturity.
• Prepare eligibility lists and coordinate with the athletic director.
• Ensure welfare of students and supervise all participants at practices and games.

Skills

Coaching

Education

Athletic Coaching certificate (DOE)

Job description

Athletic Coach - Track position with Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL. The role focuses on teaching track skills while promoting cooperation, discipline, and community spirit.

Responsibilities include planning practices, enforcing district policies, maintaining eligibility rosters, and ensuring student welfare during events. DOE coaching certification is required or a certified teaching endorsement is encouraged.