Upper School Track & Field Assistant Coach - Sprints, Speed & Conditioning

Isidore Newman School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Isidore Newman School seeks an assistant Upper School track and field coach to motivate high school student-athletes and teach speed development, conditioning, and athletic instruction. You will support sprint development in the 100m–400m events and contribute to overall team readiness.

The role requires leading warmups, drills, mobility, and recovery routines; coordinating with coaches and staff; and maintaining a positive, disciplined practice environment aligned with Newman’s mission.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching sprint events and speed development in high school athletics.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate sprint and conditioning sessions.
• Strong communication with student-athletes, coaches, and parents to support development.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate training in acceleration, sprint mechanics, footwork, and conditioning.
• Plan structured warmups, drills, mobility work, and cooldown routines.
• Coordinate training with event coaches and strength staff to support athlete development.
• Meet-day support and consistent communication with the head coach; attendance at practices and competitions.

Skills

Sprint development

Acceleration training

Sprint mechanics

Agility training

Mobility work

Job description

Isidore Newman School is seeking an assistant Upper School track and field coach who is passionate about motivating high school student-athletes and knowledgeable about speed development, conditioning, and effective athletic instruction. This position will support sprint development in the 100m–400m events while contributing to the broader team's physical preparation and competitive readiness.

Working closely with the head coach and coaching staff, this coach will plan and lead age-appropriate training in acceleration, sprint mechanics, footwork, agility, coordination, and conditioning. Responsibilities include leading structured warmups, dynamic drills, mobility and flexibility work, and cooldown and recovery routines. The coach will coordinate training with event coaches and strength staff to support athlete development and appropriate workloads.

We seek an energetic, encouraging leader who can challenge athletes while building their confidence and enthusiasm for training. The ability to connect with young people, explain the purpose of drills, reinforce consistent effort, and create a positive, disciplined practice environment is central to this role.

The ideal candidate takes pride in teaching sound fundamentals and developing student-athletes who are dedicated to their teammates, program, and school. This individual must be aligned with Newman's mission and committed to strong relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and parents while maintaining high expectations for accountability, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.

Experience coaching sprints or developing speed and conditioning in other sports is welcomed. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to translate their experience into safe, effective instruction for high school athletes and collaborate on track-specific training. Responsibilities also include meet-day support, regular communication with the head coach, participation in staff planning, and dependable attendance at scheduled practices and competitions.

This is a seasonal, part-time position anticipated to begin in early January 2027, with final employment dates determined by the school's track and field schedule.