Head Track & Field Coach- Incarnate Word High School

Position: Head Track and Field Coach

Incarnate Word High School a Catholic all-girls school guided by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word is looking for a part-time Head Track and Field Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. As a dynamic and faith-driven athletic program we empower student-athletes to grow physically emotionally and spiritually. The ideal candidate will report directly to the schools Athletic Director.

Position Purpose:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cross-country program that promotes athletic excellence teamwork and sportsmanship while reflecting the values of the Catholic faith
• Cultivate a positive and supportive team culture that encourages each athlete to reach their full potential builds resilience and nurtures a love for the sport
• Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among team members while promoting the values of compassion kindness and service to others
• Provide expert coaching guidance and mentorship to help athletes improve their performance develop their skills and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with school administrators faculty and staff to ensure alignment with the schools mission and values
• Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and respectful manner both on and off campus

Through this role the Head Track and Field Coach helps student-athletes become confident compassionate and accomplished young women who embody the values of the Catholic community and are prepared to make a positive impact in the world.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field
• Previous High School or higher-level coaching experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Must adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by IWHS.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses students skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with Athletic Director in scheduling meets facilities and transportation for practices and competition
• If position is needed assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary
• Coaches and instructs students individual or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport
• Observes athletes during competition and practice to determine the needs for
• individual or team improvement
• Determines meet strategy bases on the teams capabilities
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior and always provides proper supervision of students
• Monitors the academic performances of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the academic behavioral or athletic performance of their student
• Follows all TAPPS regulations and by laws
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the Track and Field program
• Follows established procedures for the proper care maintenance and requisitioning of equipment supplies and uniforms
• Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets awards night and pep assemblies
• Works with the Athletic Director with eligibility equipment inventory and other related paperwork
• Attends athletic meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules regulations strategies and techniques of the sport
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators parents and students
• Understanding of the mission of Incarnate Word High School
• Successful completion of VIRTUS and background check