Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach

Lexington City Schools

Lexington Middle School - Lexington, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lexington City School District (NC), and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5929687

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The Assistant Track & Field Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and managing a successful middle school track and field program. The coach will assist with practices, competitions, conditioning, skill development, and student-athlete supervision while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices, workouts, conditioning, and training sessions.

Teach and develop proper fundamentals and techniques for track and field events, including running, jumping, and throwing events.

Assist in preparing student-athletes for track meets and competitions.

Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities.

Assist with event-specific training and help identify student-athletes' strengths and appropriate events.

Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and positive character development.

Monitor student-athlete behavior and ensure compliance with school and athletic department expectations.

Assist with managing uniforms, equipment, facilities, and track areas.

Assist with meet preparation, including athlete organization, event assignments, warm-ups, and other meet responsibilities.

Maintain accurate attendance, participation, and other records as assigned.

Assist with ensuring student-athletes meet all academic, attendance, physical, and athletic eligibility requirements.

Communicate professionally with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, parents/guardians, officials, and student-athletes.

Follow all school, district, state athletic association, and athletic department policies and procedures.

Attend required coaches' meetings, professional development, CPR/first-aid training, and athletic department activities.

Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent the school and athletic program in a professional manner.

Perform other duties assigned by the Head Track & Field Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

Previous track and field experience and/or coaching experience preferred.

Knowledge of track and field events, training techniques, and competition rules preferred.

Ability to effectively work with and motivate middle school student-athletes.

Strong communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Commitment to student-athlete safety, academic success, sportsmanship, and character development.

Must meet all school district and state athletic association coaching requirements.

Position Expectations:

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is expected to uphold the standards of the Lexington Middle School Athletic Department and serve as a positive representative of the school, student-athletes, families, and community

Position Type:

Part-Time