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Head Coach Festival Sports Track and Field
Location: Shea Middle School
Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Season Dates: 11/2/2026 - 12/5/2026
Salary: $1,389.00
Head Coach
**ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR
Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach
Purpose Statement
The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sport(s) in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for assigned sport(s) and oversees all aspects of the respective athletic program(s).
This job reports to Athletic Director
Essential Functions
- Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
- Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
- Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
- Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
- Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
- Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
- Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
- Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
- Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
- Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
- Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
- Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
- Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
- Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
- Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
- Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
- Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
- Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to adapt to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
KNOWLEDGE is required for community support organizations and pubic relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licences Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or
Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or
NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Head Coach Festival Sports Track and Field
Location: Shea Middle School
Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Season Dates: 11/2/2026 - 12/5/2026
Salary: $1,389.00
Head Coach
**ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR
Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach
Purpose Statement
The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sport(s) in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for assigned sport(s) and oversees all aspects of the respective athletic program(s).
This job reports to Athletic Director
Essential Functions
- Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
- Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
- Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
- Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
- Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
- Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
- Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
- Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
- Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
- Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
- Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
- Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
- Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
- Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
- Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
- Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
- Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
- Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to adapt to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
KNOWLEDGE is required for community support organizations and pubic relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licences Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or
Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or
NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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Who's Hiring
- Oakland Unified School District20
- Broward County Public Schools10
- Guilford County Schools7
- Paradise Valley Unified School District7
- Des Moines Public Schools6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in track and field coach jobs.
- USATF Level 1 or higher coaching certification required or preferred
- Previous coaching or collegiate competitive experience in track and field
- CPR and first aid certification current at time of hire
- Ability to recruit, evaluate, and develop student-athletes at the appropriate level
- Experience using timing systems and meet management software
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for competition and recruiting
Tips for Your Track and Field Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume by event group
Hiring committees often look for coaches who specialize in sprints, distance, throws, or jumps. Restructure your resume so your event-specific coaching experience leads, rather than listing all events in one undifferentiated block.
List every relevant certification upfront
USATF Level 1 or 2 certifications, CPR and first aid credentials, and state teaching licenses all affect your eligibility. Put them in a dedicated section near the top so a hiring director can confirm compliance before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists track and field coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program level and budget signals
A Division I program and a community high school program expect completely different things. Read each posting for mentions of recruiting travel, booster involvement, or weight room access to gauge program scale and set accurate expectations before you apply.
Prepare a meet-management portfolio before interviews
Many head coach searches expect candidates to demonstrate they can run a home meet. Compile documentation of events you have directed, including heat sheets, timing system experience, and any dual-meet or invitational you organized from start to finish.
Follow up with a targeted thank-you after every interview
Reference one specific conversation detail, such as a recruiting challenge or a gap in the program's field event depth, to show you were listening. Athletic directors remember candidates who connect follow-up notes to real program priorities.
Track and Field Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most track and field coachs?
Oakland Unified School District, Broward County Public Schools, and Guilford County Schools are hiring the most track and field coachs right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in the months leading up to the spring outdoor season and after the academic year ends when programs fill vacancies.
How many track and field coach jobs are remote?
About 13% of track and field coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or partial flexibility are video analysis consulting, online strength and conditioning programming, and recruiting coordination roles that do not require daily on-site presence.
How do you become a track and field coach?
Start by earning a USATF Level 1 certification, which is widely accepted as a baseline credential for paid positions. Build on-track experience through volunteer or assistant roles at a high school or club program. Pursue a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, or a related field if you're targeting school-based positions, since many require a teaching license alongside the coaching role.
Can I get hired as a track and field coach with little or no experience?
Yes, assistant and junior varsity positions at the high school and club level routinely hire candidates who competed in college but have limited formal coaching experience. Demonstrating your USATF certification, a strong competitive background in a specific event group, and willingness to run practices under a head coach's supervision is enough to get a first role and build your record from there.
What does the track and field coach interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screening focused on your coaching philosophy and event expertise. Finalists are typically invited for an on-campus visit that includes a meeting with the athletic director, a panel with current athletes or assistant coaches, and sometimes a practice demonstration. Some collegiate searches also ask candidates to present a recruiting plan or a sample season periodization schedule before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to track and field coach jobs?
You can find and apply to track and field coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your event expertise and program level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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