Track & Field Head Coach - Middle School

Chariho Regional School District

Wood River Junction (RI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Chariho Regional School District in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, seeks a Head Track & Field Coach for Chariho Middle School to lead the season from late March to late May. The Head Coach oversees the program and directs the assistant coach, plans practices, and ensures safety and compliance.

The role requires RIIL knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to monitor student academics, manage equipment, and communicate with parents and the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

First Aid & CPR certification required.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate required.
Concussion in Sports certificate (annual) required.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificate (annual) required.
Protecting Students from Abuse certificate required.
Federal Background Check required.
Chauffeur's license may be required.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the middle school track & field program from late March to late May.
Instruct athletes in sport rules, equipment, and techniques.
Direct practice sessions and oversee tryouts and skill development.
Monitor academic performance of athletes and enforce eligibility rules.
Plan game strategy and monitor risk, injuries, and safety procedures.
Maintain facilities, equipment, and uniforms, with proper security.
Coordinate with the Athletic Director and communicate with parents.

Education

First Aid & CPR Certificate

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

Concussion in Sports Certificate

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

Protecting Students from Abuse Certificate

Federal Background Check

Chauffeur's License (may be required)

Citizenship/Residency/work visa required

Job description

Track & Field Head Coach - Middle School

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Job Details

Starting Date: Mar 22, 2027

Job Description

The Chariho Regional School District is seeking a head coach for the Chariho Middle School Track & Field team from late March to late May.
The primary function of the Head & Assistant Coach is to manage and oversee the athletic team to which they have been appointed. In these and other matters, the Head Coach has authority over the Assistant Coach.
Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises/tryouts.
Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice and provides guidance to players to improve.
Determines game strategy.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
Keeps the fitness center and facilities, along with the equipment room, in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for their security.
Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data forms and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Provides for prevention and care of injuries.
Plans, directs and supervises all phases of the sport's program in accordance with RIIL and Chariho Regional School District policies.
Monitors academic performance of athletes.
Issues, maintains and collects uniforms and equipment.
Supervises team members at all times.
Responds to parent and participant inquiries.
Informs the Athletic Director of any matters of concern.