Job Description

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POSITION PROPERTIES
Position Title
Head Coach - Track and Field
Schedule / Grade
Stipend
Job Code
##COCHH424
FLSA
Exempt
Calendar
STIP-PAY
Benefits
N/A
Contract Type
COACH
Bargaining Unit
None
Revised Date
11/21/2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Columbia Public School District is seeking a Head Coach for Boys and Girls Track and Field at Gentry Middle School.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Head Coach - Track and Field is responsible for:

• Maintaining the Boys/Girls Track and Field program.

• Supervising Boys/Girls Track and Field assistant coach.

• Maintaining positive communication with patrons and parents of athletes and potential athletes.

• Coordinating off-season camps and conditioning programs.

• Encouraging good sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the sport.

• Collaborating with other coaches to ensure a comprehensive approach to athletes.

• Ensuring compliance with MSHSAA.

• Maintaining statistics on all players.

• Other duties as assigned.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit . All those applying for coaching positions with CPS should have an understanding/history of positive coaching and a willingness to implement positive coaching standards upon hired.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Athletic Director
Supervises: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: 60 hours of college credit is required; Missouri Substitute teaching certificate is required;
Sport First Aid Course is required.
If hired as a coach via a substitute certificate, the individual must satisfactorily complete (make a grade of 80% to pass) a MSHSAA approved coaches education program (NFICEP) before he/she can be hired for a coaching position in any subsequent year. In addition, all coaches despite certification status must attend a NFICEP first-aid class and pass the exit test given at that time.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree; Missouri teaching certificate; Prior teaching/coaching experience.
Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Complete forms and write reports; Present information effectively and respond to questions. These are essential functions of the job.
Computation: Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing; Apply concepts; such as, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.
Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students. These are essential functions of the job.
Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.
Technology: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; Use district software for finding student information; Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district. These are essential functions of the job.
Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom, gymnasium, and playing field; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.
Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position: Requires frequent evening and/or weekend work related to practice and competition; Evenings and/or weekends travel to accompany students to games and meets. These are essential functions of the job.
Sensory Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking. These are essential functions of the job.
Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors. These are essential functions of the job.
Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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