How to hire an assistant track coach

How to hire an assistant track coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant track 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 coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant track coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant track coach you need to hire. Certain assistant track coach roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An assistant track coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant track coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents assistant track coach salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Track Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Track 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	$13-31
   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
   Head Coach	A head coach is responsible for managing teams, monitoring each player's performance, conditioning the team's skills by conducting training sessions, and encouraging the trainees to reach their full potential. Head coaches assess the team's coordination during training or a game, adjusting strategies and improving techniques as needed... Show more	$14-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Student Athletes
   • Athletic Program
   • NCAA
   • Track Program
   • Role Model
   • JV
   • Leadership
   • Assist Head
   • Pole Vault
   • Injury Prevention
   • Championship
   • Discus
   • Outdoor Track

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Develop training regime for male and female NCAA division-1 sprinters.
   • Enforce and implement the rules and guidelines of NCAA as well as of the coaching staff.
   • Prepare projects and leadership activities for fundraisers.
   • Deliver excellent leadership and organization in providing comprehensive and successful sports program.
   • Design and implement sport-specific programming and organize practices and track meets, creating opportunities for physical and character growth.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant track coach job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant track coach salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant track coaches' average salary in wyoming is 58% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant track coaches earn 58% less than senior-level assistant track coaches.
   • Certifications. An assistant track coach with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant track coach's salary.

   Average assistant track coach salary

   $43,510yearly

   $20.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant track coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average assistant track coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$52,767	$25
   2	Arizona	$51,434	$25
   3	Pennsylvania	$49,403	$24
   4	California	$48,300	$23
   5	New Mexico	$45,867	$22
   6	New York	$45,114	$22
   7	Oregon	$44,221	$21
   8	Colorado	$44,034	$21
   9	Hawaii	$41,476	$20
   10	North Carolina	$40,167	$19
   11	Maine	$38,953	$19
   12	New Hampshire	$38,508	$19
   13	Florida	$37,816	$18
   14	Illinois	$36,690	$18
   15	Missouri	$36,111	$17
   16	Ohio	$36,002	$17
   17	Idaho	$34,204	$16
   18	Michigan	$33,038	$16
   19	Kansas	$31,863	$15
   20	Montana	$27,637	$13

   Average assistant track coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	InsideTrack	$72,153	$34.69
   2	Hartwick College	$62,646	$30.12	3
   3	University of Hawaii Foundation	$54,836	$26.36	4
   4	Eureka Ergonomic	$54,671	$26.28	1
   5	Siena Heights University	$53,131	$25.54
   6	Bristol Public School District	$52,004	$25.00	8
   7	College of the Holy Cross	$49,869	$23.98	2
   8	Santa Rosa City Schools	$49,471	$23.78
   9	Tracy Unified School District	$47,127	$22.66	5
   10	Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District	$47,010	$22.60	9
   11	Suwannee County School District	$46,946	$22.57	8
   12	Proviso Township Schools	$46,796	$22.50	9
   13	Kent State University	$45,337	$21.80
   14	Concordia University Chicago	$44,335	$21.31	1
   15	Covenant College	$44,245	$21.27
   16	The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania	$44,026	$21.17
   17	West Essex Regional School District	$43,756	$21.04	22
   18	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	$42,975	$20.66	2
   19	Paradise Valley Unified School District	$42,929	$20.64
   20	Cincinnati Public Schools	$42,662	$20.51	83

4. Writing an assistant track coach job description

   A job description for an assistant track 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 coach job description:

   Assistant track coach job description example

   TITLE: Middle School Assistant Track Coach
   
   LOCATION: Eisenhower Middle School
   
   The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
   
   With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 51% Hispanic, 27% African American, 11% White, and 7% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,600 teachers.
   
   JOB GOAL:
   
   Directly responsible to the head coach of a sport. The assistant coach will be expected to exhibit total loyalty to the program, the head coach, and the other assistants at all times. The assistant coach will be required to carry out all assignments given to him by the head coach.
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
   
   * Assist the head coach as directed with the following:
   * Organize and direct coaching staff
   * Collecting physical examination forms
   * Collecting insurance release forms
   * Reporting injuries to school nurse
   * Taking inventory and submitting a list of equipment needs
   * Checking out and collecting all equipment
   * Keeping accurate records and reports of lost or stolen equipment
   * Providing a roster of players
   
   Providing the Athletic Director a list of athletes who are to receive awards at the end of the season and plan the awards ceremony
   
   * Insuring proper team conduct on trips and during contests
   * Knowing all rules pertaining to his or her sport
   * Treating of injuries or attending to athletes
   * Cleaning and Maintenance of equipment and uniforms
   * Organizing practice sessions
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Certified teacher or must qualify for Rule 10 approval through the Kansas State High
   * School Activities Association
   
   COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required.
   
   REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
   
   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being.
   
   OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
   
   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Varies by Sport
   
   SALARY: Based on the Kansas City Kansas Supplemental Salary Schedule
   
   REPORT TO: Board of Education
   
   EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on evaluation.
   
   Signatures
   
   The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
   
   Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.
   
   This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
   
   Manager _______________________________________________
   
   HR ___________________________________________________
   
   Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
   
   Employee _____________________________ Date ____________

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant track coach for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant track coaches they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant track coaches who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant track coach job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant track coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant track coaches, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 coach

   Once you've found the assistant track coach candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant track coach. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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