Varsity Track Assistant Coach

Chelsea School District; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cederal Chelsea School District in Michigan seeks a dedicated track coach at the high school/college level to lead training, coordinate practice plans, and manage team travel alongside a collaborative coaching staff.

The role emphasizes developing student-athletes, maintaining eligibility records, and ensuring compliance with MHSAA and district policies while fostering a safe training environment.

Qualifications

• Successful high school or college experience in track.
• Experience as a coach/assistant coach preferred.
• Coaching administrative experience preferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of track.
• Knowledge of weight training and conditioning techniques.
• Previous experience working with students.
• CPR and First Aid training required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member of the coaching staff.
• Prepare training/practice sessions, game preparations, and team travel arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, administration, players, and staff.
• Collaborate with coaching staff of all district track programs.
• Submit an annual record of contest results and records.
• Supervise the issuance, cleaning, storage, return, and care of all athletic equipment.
• Maintain player eligibility information.
• Maintain physical forms, training rule forms signed by parents, team attendance records, and medical emergency contact information.
• Teach individuals the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in their sport.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations as detailed by MHSAA, Chelsea School District Board of Education policies, and all other applicable policies and guidelines.

Skills

Track coaching

Communication with stakeholders

CPR and First Aid

Student engagement

Job description

Posting Date

October 6, 2026

Closing Date

October 20, 2026

Reports to

Program Head Coach

Qualifications

• Successful high school or college experience in track
• Experience as a coach/assistant coach preferred
• Coaching administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrate working knowledge of track
• Knowledge of weight training and conditioning techniques
• Previous experience working with students
• CPR and First Aid training required

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a team member of the coaching staff
• Prepare training/practice sessions, game preparations, and team travel arrangements
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, administration, players, and staff
• Collaborate with coaching staff of all district track programs
• Submit an annual record of contest results and records
• Supervise the issuance, cleaning, storage, return, and care of all athletic equipment
• Maintain player eligibility information
• Maintain physical forms, training rule forms signed by parents, team attendance records, and medical emergency contact information
• Teach individuals the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in their sport
• Adhere to the rules and regulations as detailed by MHSAA, Chelsea School District Board of Education policies, and all other applicable policies and guidelines

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.