Track and Field Head Coach

Track and Field Head Coach JobID: 3565 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coach Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Location: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Closing Date: Open until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide POSTING #: 3565 WORK HOURS: Hours include practices and meets. The 2026-2027 competitive track & field season is early March through mid June. JOB DUTIES: The head track & field coach will be in charge of developing and implementing the track & field program for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. He/She will instruct participants, oversee safety, meets & practice plan, and supervise coaches. The Head Coach will oversee a program of student participants in grades 9-12, but will be involved in all aspects of District ISD 47 track & field, youth through varsity. This assignment also includes being able to assess skills, teaching/coaching skills, participant development, and motivation within the track & field program. The position includes being the leader for directing, communicating, teaching, recruiting, practices, demonstrations, advising, organizing and assessing. The head track & field coach will also be responsible for a budget and all scheduling of practices. This position will report and work closely with the Activities Director to ensure the program is developing and growing. The head track & field coach will also be asked to: -Coach and instruct students, individually or in groups; regarding the rules, regulations, and proper use of equipment/facility -Supervision of assistant coaches and oversight of duties -Assess student's skills and assigns teams & positions -Develop practice schedules -Assign duties to subordinate coaches as necessary -Observe students during practice and competition to help determine the needs for individual or team improvement -Establish and maintain professionalism while supervising students and coaches during practice and games -Act as a team representative and promote track & field by communicating with parents, visitors, within region, MSHSL, etc. -Assist with maintaining equipment, supplies, and uniforms -Develop and sustain positive relationships with participants and coaches, and provides motivational support and guidance -Encourage and promote booster and parent involvement QUALIFICATIONS: -Coaching experience in track & field -Organization skills -Supervision experience -Passion for track & field -Serve as a positive role model for kids -CPR/First Aid/AED certification or the ability to become certified at a District sponsored training -18 years of age -High School Diploma or GED -Must be available to work varying practice shifts, nights and weekends for events -Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques in area of specialty -Ability to lift equipment -Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with students, parents and assistant coaches -Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making SALARY and BENEFITS: Based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association's Master Agreement Schedule C at BA+10 lane at 11% starting at $5,797 up to $7,949; no additional benefits beyond those required by law. DEADLINE: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled. NOTE: Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 6/23/2026