Head Middle School Boys Track and Field Coach (2025-2026 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies•Nashville, TN

3d•$2,000

About The Position

Valor's Athletic Department is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Middle School Boys Track & Field Coach who is excited to share our mission of academic excellence and empowering scholars to live inspired and purposeful lives. This individual will lead our Middle School Boys Track & Field team.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport.
Flexibility with personal schedule to accommodate the needs of the athletic program.
A proven track record of high achievement in your sport
Grit and perseverance to work within a fast-paced, start-up environment
Commitment to using data and technology to personalize development for both adults and scholar-athletes
Commitment and enthusiasm for working with an ethnically and economically diverse student body
Optimism, resilience, curiosity, a sense of humor, and a burning passion for personal growth and student success.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s preferred.
Previous experience with a TSSAA or state athletic-sanctioned school preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce Valor’s athletic policies and regulations outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
Must be willing to plan and oversee the day-to-day training and development of student-athletes in the following track & field event areas: Sprinting events, distance events, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, and discus as well as overseeing a strength/weight training program
Responsible for entering athletes into meets via MileSplit prior to meet deadlines.
Attending and supporting athletes during meets and championships.
Attend Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference (HVAC) track & field scheduling & coach meetings.
Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Work directly with the Athletic Department to ensure the success and safety of the program
Communicate and work directly with the Athletic Trainer on injuries and rehabilitation.
Ability to model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values and mission on and off the field of play with colleagues, scholar-athletes, parents, and the larger community.
Attend coaches professional development and meetings scheduled by the athletic department.
Evaluate athlete’s skill, to develop and facilitate effective practices and game strategies.
Supervise practice and competition as scheduled.
Assist with getting teams to & from scheduled busses.
Maintain an accurate inventory of school equipment.
Other duties, as assigned by the Managing Director of Athletics