Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
Date Posted: 11/11/2025
Location: Northampton High School
Assistant Track & Field Coach position available Spring of 2026. TITLE: Assistant Coach
CATEGORY: Athletic Coaching
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director / Building Principal / Head Coach
JOB SUMMARY: Assists the head coach in providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of the sport.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
* Possesses prior coaching experience
* Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
* Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
* Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
* Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
* Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
* Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
* Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials, and the media
* Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Applicable State, District, and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
* Basic first aid and CPR
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
* The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
* Presents self to act as a positive role model
* Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program
* Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
* Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and the Northampton Area School Board
* Ensures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field
* Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
* Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment
* Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment
* Assists the head coach in conducting well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contests are not scheduled
* Accepts assigned responsibilities from the head coach
* Assists in the supervision and monitoring of conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as the transportation between such events
* Maintains a working relationship with the athletic training staff
* Assists the head coach in communicating with athletes and parents before the start of the season to convey information relevant to the program
* Participates in professional development during the off season
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
* Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
* Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services, as assigned
* Performs related duties, as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Possesses ability to access, input, and generate output of data from a computer
* Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
* Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
* Measured in terms of frequency – select A, B, C, or D for the Lifting & Body Movements (A: Not at all, B: Occasionally, C: Frequently, D: Constantly)
* 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
TRANSPORT:
* Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B
MOBILITY:
* Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
* Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
* Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicable sports season; Compensation per the PSEA-NEA Agreement.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Postings current as of 2/18/2026 2:01:49 PM CST.
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