Middle School Track Head Coach

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position



Elma Middle School

Track Head Coach

Date posted: 11/08/2024

• Position will remain open until filled

Requested start date: 04/14/2025

Salary Stipend Range:

• $2,468.84 - $2,676.04

Benefits Include:

• I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must be at least 21 years or older
• Current First Aid and CPR endorsement or be enrolled in the course
• Must have a WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check (fee paid by employee)
• Meet the WIAA coaching standard criteria
• Clear communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and community
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the sport skill, strategy and rules
• Prior coaching experience or playing experience in the sport is given preference
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for the track team

• Plan and organize team practice and meets

• Provide instruction and guidance to team members on proper running techniques and strategies

• Monitor and evaluate team members' progress and performance

• Communicate effectively with team members, parents, and school administrators

• Ensure the safety and well-being of team members during practices and meets

• Provide direct ongoing supervision of all athletes, manage before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions games/travel and other school-sanctioned events

• Maintain accurate records and statistics on team members' performance

• Attend and participate in team meetings, parent meetings, and school events as required

• Report all injuries to the Athletic Director and complete appropriate report(s)
• Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Athletic Director
• Organizes and conducts, in coordination with Athletic Director, parent meetings prior to the season and provides ongoing parent communication throughout the season
• Provide guidance, leadership, and the fundamental skills necessary to execute the program in a successful manner
• Assume the leadership role in relation to team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment and assigned responsibilities
• Assume responsibility clearing all athletes who are returning to play after an injury through the Athletic Director
• Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the ESD Athletic Code, and comply with WIAA Rules and Regulations
• Organizes award and recognition for athletes/participants

Requirements :

• Previous coaching experience in track or a related sport

• Strong knowledge of track training techniques and strategies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, parents, and school administrators

• Ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best

• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for athletic activities

• Availability to work during the track season, including evenings and weekends as required.

Reports to:

• Athletic Director and Middle School Principal

Application Process :

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District job application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at by the closing date

To apply, please visit and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Coach's Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, and First Aid/CPR Certification

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher,
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith,

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher,
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith,