Winter Indoor Track & Field Head Coach

Erie's Public Schools; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Public Schools seeks a Head Coach for High School Indoor Track & Field at Erie High School for the winter season. The role involves organizing the winter program, planning practices, preparing athletes for meets, supervising the team, and fostering a positive, academically focused environment.

The position requires knowledge of PIAA and NFHS rules, the ability to develop training plans across sprint, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps and throws, and strong communication with students,

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in track and field; varsity coaching preferred.
• Knowledge of sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps and throws.
• Knowledge of PIAA regulations and NFHS rules.
• Ability to plan practices that develop technique, fitness and competition readiness.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills; supervise coaches and athletes.
• Commitment to student safety, academics and multi-sport participation.
• Experience with diverse students; engage families and staff.
• Must obtain/maintain required clearances and district approvals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise practices, meets, travel, and other activities; share schedules with athletes and families.
• Develop event-specific training plans (sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, throws).
• Teach proper technique, warm-ups, conditioning, and safety habits.
• Supervise athletes and enforce safety procedures; manage meet entries and results.
• Coordinate with assistant coaches and staff; ensure all coaches are approved.
• Monitor attendance, grades, behavior, and eligibility; uphold school responsibilities.
• Create a fair, supportive team environment and promote sportsmanship.
• Work with Athletics staff on transportation, facilities, schedules and travel.

Skills

Coaching experience

Event knowledge (sprints, distance,H.H

Communication & leadership

Practice planning

Job description

Erie Public Schools seeks a Head Coach for High School Indoor Track & Field at Erie High School for the winter season. The role involves organizing the winter program, planning practices, preparing athletes for meets, supervising the team, and fostering a positive, academically focused environment.

The position requires knowledge of PIAA and NFHS rules, the ability to develop training plans across sprint, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps and throws, and strong communication with students,