About the role
The Boys Track and Field Coach provides engaging, age-appropriate athletic instruction to elementary and middle school students at The Leah Chase School. The coach develops students' running, jumping, throwing, and overall athletic abilities while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline. The ideal candidate creates a safe, structured, and competitive environment that supports student development and prepares participants for track and field competitions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate track and field practices, conditioning exercises, and athletic activities.
- Teach fundamental track and field techniques, including sprinting, distance running, relays, jumping, and age-appropriate throwing events.
- Develop training activities that improve students' speed, endurance, agility, coordination, and overall physical fitness.
- Prepare students to participate in track and field meets, races, and competitions with other schools.
- Coordinate student participation in appropriate track and field events based on individual skills and abilities.
- Teach proper running form, pacing, relay exchanges, and event-specific techniques.
- Adapt training activities to accommodate students with varying athletic abilities and experience levels.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, discipline, leadership, and positive student behavior.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support individual athletic growth.
- Ensure appropriate warm-up, cool-down, hydration, and injury prevention practices.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment during practices and competitions.
- Monitor student attendance, participation, and behavior.
- Maintain and properly care for athletic equipment and supplies.
- Communicate student progress, safety concerns, and program needs to school leadership.
- Follow all The Leah Chase School and NOLA-PS policies, safety procedures, and professional expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic track and field techniques, conditioning, and event fundamentals.
- Experience participating in, coaching, or instructing track and field or related athletic activities.
- Ability to effectively engage and supervise elementary and middle school-aged students.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
- Must meet all NOLA-PS employment and background check requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience coaching elementary, middle school, or youth track and field.
- Experience working in a school-based athletic or after-school program.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of youth athletic development, injury prevention, and positive coaching practices.