How to hire an assistant track and field coach

How to hire an assistant track and field coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant track and field coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant track and field coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant track and field coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant track and field coach job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant track and field coach for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant track and field coach also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant track and field coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Track And Field Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Track And Field Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-34
   Coach	The main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more	$12-31
   Soccer Coach	A soccer coach manages a team of players, guiding and providing them with strategies to win as a team. Moreover, a soccer coach is primarily responsible for developing programs and plans that will help players better understand and appreciate the game, facilitate training and practice sessions to sharpen their skills and discipline, and emphasize the value of teamwork and sportsmanship... Show more	$13-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • NCAA
   • Role Model
   • Track Meet
   • III
   • Assist Head
   • Leadership
   • Training Programs
   • Strength Training
   • Discus
   • Pole Vault
   • Training Sessions
   • Outdoor Track
   • Travel Arrangements

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Maintain a standard and current CPR and first aid.
   • Plan and execute both distance and sprint workouts for JV athletes.
   • Raise and budget funds, run practices and meets and determine eligibility.
   • Work with officials to assure meets and competitions run safely and smoothly.
   • Work with school s NCAA compliance officer to ensure the program s proper following of NCAA rules.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant track and field coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant track and field coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant track and field coach in Iowa may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level assistant track and field coach usually earns less than a senior-level assistant track and field coach. Additionally, an assistant track and field coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant track and field coach salary

   $45,352yearly

   $21.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant track and field coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

   Average assistant track and field coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$67,886	$33
   2	Massachusetts	$63,129	$30
   3	California	$61,915	$30
   4	North Carolina	$55,423	$27
   5	Texas	$50,451	$24
   6	Oregon	$49,033	$24
   7	Tennessee	$48,766	$23
   8	Mississippi	$48,477	$23
   9	Arizona	$46,523	$22
   10	Maryland	$46,473	$22
   11	Virginia	$45,602	$22
   12	Washington	$43,041	$21
   13	Indiana	$42,462	$20
   14	Illinois	$40,908	$20
   15	North Dakota	$40,612	$20
   16	Colorado	$39,969	$19
   17	Michigan	$39,316	$19
   18	Ohio	$37,769	$18
   19	Wisconsin	$37,050	$18
   20	Utah	$35,860	$17

   Average assistant track and field coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UMiami Health System	$69,469	$33.40
   2	New Jersey Institute of Technology	$67,248	$32.33	2
   3	Kenyon College	$64,319	$30.92
   4	Saint Francis University	$64,137	$30.84	1
   5	University of St. Francis	$62,794	$30.19
   6	University of Scranton	$62,772	$30.18	2
   7	Missouri State University	$61,040	$29.35	2
   8	St. Lawrence University	$59,993	$28.84	2
   9	Morgan State University	$59,284	$28.50	1
   10	California Institute of Technology	$57,228	$27.51	1
   11	Wake Forest University	$56,706	$27.26
   12	Eastern Oregon University	$55,983	$26.91	1
   13	PSEA	$55,800	$26.83	5
   14	University of California-Berkeley	$55,702	$26.78	1
   15	University of Idaho	$54,857	$26.37	3
   16	Washington State University	$53,976	$25.95
   17	St. Cloud State University	$53,286	$25.62
   18	Hillsdale College	$52,027	$25.01
   19	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	$51,766	$24.89	5
   20	Bryant & Stratton College	$51,655	$24.83	9

4. Writing an assistant track and field coach job description

   A job description for an assistant track and field coach role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant track and field coach job description:

   Assistant track and field coach job description example

   Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.
   Description:
   
   * Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
   * Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
   * Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
   * Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
   * Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
   * Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
   * Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
   * Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on
   * findings
   * Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
   * Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
   * Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
   * Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
   * Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
   * Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
   * Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.
   * Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
   * All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid Texas teacher certificate
   * Four years experience as a coach or a participant in sport assigned
   * Must have experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.
   * General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
   * Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
   * Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant track and field coach for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant track and field coaches requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant track and field coach

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant track and field coach position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant track and field coach first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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