Youth Boys Track & Field Coach

Orleans Parish School Board; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans, under the Orleans Parish School Board, seeks a Boys Track and Field Coach to deliver age-appropriate athletic instruction for elementary and middle school students. The role focuses on developing running, jumping, throwing, and overall fitness while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.

The coach will create a safe, structured environment, promote competitive participation in meets, and adapt activities to student abilities, guiding progress and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic track and field techniques and event fundamentals.
• Experience coaching or instructing track and field or related activities with elementary and middle school students.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
• Must meet NOLA-PS employment and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices and activities.
• Teach sprinting, distance running, relays, jumping, and throwing basics.
• Develop training to improve speed, endurance, and agility.
• Prepare students for track meets and competitions with other schools.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Behavior management

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans, under the Orleans Parish School Board, seeks a Boys Track and Field Coach to deliver age-appropriate athletic instruction for elementary and middle school students. The role focuses on developing running, jumping, throwing, and overall fitness while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.

The coach will create a safe, structured environment, promote competitive participation in meets, and adapt activities to student abilities, guiding progress and