Assistant Track Coach bei Triton Ind School Dist 2125

Position Title

Assistant Track & Field Coach 

Location

Triton High School, Dodge Center, Minnesota (serving the track & field program for grades 7–12)

Supervision

Reports to the Head Track & Field Coach and the Activities Director at Triton High School. 

Purpose

To assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school’s track & field program with a focus on jumps (horizontal and vertical), with the goal of maximizing athlete performance, personal growth, academic success, and team and individual achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices specifically for the jumps events (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault).

• Develop drills, progressions, and training plans tailored for horizontal and vertical jumps (including approach, take-off, flight, landing, technique, and strength/conditioning).

• Provide individual technical instruction and feedback to athletes in jumps events.

• Assist with meet preparations, event assignments, warm-ups, and coaching during competitions for the jumps events.

• Help maintain equipment, pits, runways, mats, poles, and other implements used in jumps, ensuring safety and readiness for practice and competition.

• Maintain accurate records of athlete performance (distances/heights), progression, attendance, and event entries.

• Collaborate with other event coaches (sprints, hurdles, throws, distance) and the head coach to integrate jumps into the overall team strategy and scheduling.

• Promote a positive team culture—encouraging good sportsmanship, academic achievement, attendance, and behavior in alignment with Triton High School's Profiles of a Graduate. 

• Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and athletic department staff regarding progress, expectations, schedule, and meets.

• Assure compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic association rules, safety protocols, and risk-management procedures.

Qualifications / Desired Skills

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 

• Prior experience as a track & field athlete, coach or assistant, ideally with jumps events.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the mechanics, training methods, and safety considerations for long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault.

• Ability to design and implement conditioning, plyometric, and work with the OMC strength training team to develop a plan for our jumpers at Triton High School. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: able to motivate athletes, work with parents and staff, and foster a positive coached environment.

• Strong organizational skills: able to plan practices, track athlete data, coordinate equipment and events.

• Familiarity with the rules and regulations of the Triton School District and the MSHSL. 

• Commitment to student-athlete academic success, sportsmanship, and personal development.

Working Conditions / Terms

• Seasonal stipend position (per master contract) for the spring track & field season. 

• Will require after-school hours, practices, weekend meets, travel to away competitions.

• Outdoor and indoor work in variable weather conditions, on track, runways, pits, and field facilities.

• The position may be renewable annually depending on performance and program needs.

Performance Evaluation

• The assistant coach will be evaluated by the Head Coach and Athletic Director according to the school’s coaching evaluation protocol.

• Key evaluation metrics may include athlete improvement in jumps events, student-athlete participation and retention, program organization, equipment management, compliance with policies, and contribution to team morale and culture.