Youth Track & Field Coach — Elementary & Middle

NOLA Public Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans seeks a Boys Track and Field Coach to guide elementary and middle school students in running, jumping, throwing, and overall athletic development. You will promote fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline while creating a safe, structured environment for competition.

The ideal candidate will teach running form, conditioning, and event-specific techniques, adapt activities to varying skill levels, monitor progress, and communicate needs to school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; track knowledge preferred.
• Experience coaching or instructing track and field.
• Ability to supervise elementary and middle school students.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices and activities.
• Teach fundamental track and field techniques (sprinting, relays, jumping, throwing).
• Develop training to improve speed, endurance, agility, coordination, fitness.
• Prepare students for track meets and competitions with other schools.
• Coordinate student participation based on abilities.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

The Leah Chase School in New Orleans seeks a Boys Track and Field Coach to guide elementary and middle school students in running, jumping, throwing, and overall athletic development. You will promote fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline while creating a safe, structured environment for competition.

The ideal candidate will teach running form, conditioning, and event-specific techniques, adapt activities to varying skill levels, monitor progress, and communicate needs to school