High School Varsity Track & Field Coach 2025-2026

REPORTS TO:  Athletic Director

HOURS: Dependent upon practice and game schedule as designed by Athletic Director

TERM: Stipend

CAMPUS: High School 

Summary

The High School Track and Field Coach is responsible for coaching High School student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic Volleyball competitions. The individual holding this position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Requirements

In order to be considered for the position of Varsity Track & Field Head Coach at Foundation Academies, candidates must:

• Embrace our mission of preparing all students for college and career readiness while embodying our core values.
• Demonstrate initiative, a solution-oriented mindset, and a strong work ethic.
• Show a proven track record of measurable success and continuous growth in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a flexible, team-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Maintain proficiency in required software and build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.
• Uphold high standards of judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Pass the required criminal history background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Certification

• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Completed the Coaching Fundamentals course from the NJSIAA 
• AED Certification and Response to Athletic injuries
• State of New Jersey Teaching or Substitute Certification
• Epi-pen Use Certification 

Responsibilities

Team Organization & Athlete Recruitment

• Sets the programmatic vision for the sport from middle school to high school. Incorporating all coaches and strategies to ensure the vision is grounded in skill development and growth.  
• Holds meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Provides opportunities for all support coaches to gain skill and access to developing overall programmatic strategy for the varsity program and all lower aspects of the Track & Field program 6-12.

Practice & Player Development

• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Prepares and evaluates practice courts and game courts.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Academic & Behavioral Expectations

• Creates, monitors, and maintains academic study hall
• Maintains weekly academic grade report and submits to Athletic Director 
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Establishes and maintains standards of expectation both inside and outside of the classroom and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with stakeholders, program donors, service clubs, community groups, and other organizations.
• Participates in special activities to include fundraising, parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

Compliance, Safety & Procedures

• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury, based upon NJSIAA Regulations.
• Practice emergency procedures in case of inclement weather or response to a School Safety Threat.

Facilities, Equipment & Records Management

• Works with the Asst. Athletic Director and Operations team in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipme