JH Track Coach

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Junior High Track & Field Coach to join our athletic program. Working under the direction of the Head Coach, you will help instruct student-athletes in event-specific techniques, physical conditioning, and race execution while fostering a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment compliant with OHSAA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Event-Specific Instruction: Teach fundamental and advanced techniques across designated event groups (e.g., sprints, hurdles, distance, jumps, or throws), focusing on form, mechanics, starting blocks, and field event approaches.

Conditioning & Athlete Safety: Assist in designing and leading daily workouts, warm-up/cool-down routines, strength and endurance conditioning, and injury prevention protocols per OHSAA guidelines.

Practice & Meet Operations: Assist with running daily practices, event group rotations, timing workouts, preparing entries for dual meets and invitational seed sheets, setting up equipment, and officiating/coaching events during meets.

Character & Sportsmanship: Emphasize discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and respect both on the track and in the community.

Academic Oversight: Help monitor team members' academic standing to ensure continuous athletic eligibility.

Requirements & Qualifications

Background in competitive track & field (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/competing).

Valid (or ability to obtain) OHSAA Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) , including:

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid for Coaches

Concussion Training (NFHS / Ohio Dept. of Health)

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay’s Law) Training

Student Mental Health Training

Successful completion of FBI/BCI criminal background checks.

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