Position
Assistant Track & Field Coach position available Spring of 2026. Title: Assistant Coach. Category: Athletic Coaching. Reports to: Athletic Director/ Building Principal/ Head Coach.
Job Summary
Assists the head coach in providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of his/her sport.
Qualifications
* Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
* Possesses prior coaching experience
* Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
* Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
* Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
* Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
* Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
* Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
* Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials, and the media
* Possesses valid driver’s license if position requires travel around district
* Knowledge of applicable State, District, and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
* Basic first aid and CPR
Primary Job Functions
* Acts as a positive role model
* Teaches fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects philosophy of school and athletic program
* Serves as a role model for athletes in demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
* Adheres to policies of PIAA, District 11, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and Northampton Area School Board
* Ensures all athletes complete physical forms before they take the field
* Monitors enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
* Assists in maintaining accurate inventory of all equipment
* Instructs athletes on safe use and care of all equipment
* Assists head coach in conducting well organized practice sessions each day throughout season when contests not scheduled
* Accepts assigned responsibilities from head coach
* Assists in supervision and monitoring of conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as transportation between events
* Maintains working relationship with athletic training staff
* Assists head coach in communicating with athletes and parents before season start to convey information relevant to program
* Participates in professional development during off season
Secondary Job Functions
* Maintains professional competence through in-service education, seminars, or other professional growth activities
* Administers to health needs of students, as needed
* Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services, as assigned
* Performs related duties, as assigned
Physical Demands
* Capable of accessing, inputting, and generating output of data from a computer
* Capable of understanding directions and instructions to perform duties
* Capable of effectively communicating to exchange information
Term of Employment
Applicable sports season; Compensation per the PSEA-NEA Agreement.
FLSA Status
Exempt.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
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