Track & Field Assistant Coach - LHS
Rockwood R-6 School District, Lafayette High School - Wildwood, Missouri
Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026
Job Description
Position Summary: A coach/sponsor will mentor, guide, and support students in their athletic or extracurricular pursuits by fostering personal growth, teamwork, and skill development.
Essential Functions
- Provide supervision of students during all aspects of the program
- Develop training programs, provide instruction and feedback
- Foster team cohesion
- Plan competitions and contests, including out of season activities
- Collaborate with school administration
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Promote sportsmanship and character development in an encouraging and inclusive environment
- Proactively communicate schedules and information to parents and administration
- Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in District Form 5002 Code of Conduct for Coaches, Sponsors, and Chaperones
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Possess knowledge and experience in the sport or activity
- Have leadership skills and set an example for players
- Effective communication skills to inspire and work with players on improvement
- Availability to work nights, holidays, evenings, weekends, adverse weather, and willing to travel for competitions
- (Head Coaches) Provide off‑season training and practice following MSHSAA guidelines
Basic Requirements
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certified (preferred)
- Annual MSHSAA training requirements met
- Excellent professional references
- Clean criminal, child abuse, and neglect records check
- High school graduate, at least two years prior
Equipment Used
- Standard office equipment
- Sport/activity equipment
Work Environment
- Requires sitting, talking, hearing, walking, standing, seeing, and reaching
- May lift or move up to 10 pounds
- Requires working non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends
Position Type
Part‑Time
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Job ID: 5774468
Application Deadline: Posted until filled