Track Head Coach: Build Champions, Develop Skills & Integrity

Sylvania; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Head Coach - Track for Sheridan High School in a seasonal, classified-exempt role. The position involves recruiting, staff coordination, and developing life skills in student athletes at the high school level.

The coach will design progressive practice plans, monitor academics, and ensure proper equipment maintenance, budget, and compliance with CHSAA standards. This on-site role requires leadership and strong communication with players and parents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in specific sport, coaching, and training techniques.
• Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff.
• The head coach and assistant coach will be responsible for teaching young men and women appropriate skills, and also developing integrity, hard work, and responsibility in these young men and women.
• Coaches will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, uniforms, etc.
• High School coaches must be CHSAA certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete recruiting activities to maximize student involvement.
• Attend all Athletic Director meetings.
• Conduct parent meetings with clear, documented expectations for players and parents.
• Increase the number of participants through effective recruiting.
• Develop life skills in student athletes.
• Create practice plans specifically designed for incremental skill development.
• Monitor academic progress and student eligibility.
• Teach and encourage sportsmanship and integrity.
• Submit rosters in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional behavior during practices and games.
• Head coaches must establish the roles of all assistant coaches.
• Conduct effective practices to develop strength, endurance, and athletic skills.
• Conduct activities to build individual participants into a cohesive team.
• Provide appropriate, systematic feedback to all student athletes
• Build and improve relationships among peer coaches and teachers.
• Build and improve relationships with other sports teams in the school district at the same or different levels.
• Ongoing professional development to improve overall student/athlete skill.
• Responsible for acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and repair of all equipment and uniforms.
• Responsible for raising and/or acquiring the necessary funds for program success
• Head coaches should successfully motivate and use the talents of assistant coaches in the program.
• Demonstrate appropriate concern for visiting teams and officials.
• Skillfully use First Aid and CPR training to prevent, minimize, and treat predictable injuries.
• Complete required reports and requisitions.
• Ensure that all student fees are collected and/or resolved prior to the first competition.
• Get team pictures taken.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Team communication

Education

CHSAA certified

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Head Coach - Track for Sheridan High School in a seasonal, classified-exempt role. The position involves recruiting, staff coordination, and developing life skills in student athletes at the high school level.

The coach will design progressive practice plans, monitor academics, and ensure proper equipment maintenance, budget, and compliance with CHSAA standards. This on-site role requires leadership and strong communication with players and parents.