High School Assistant Track & Field Coach

Liberty Common School • Fort Collins, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Common High School is seeking an assistant coach for its Track and Field program for the 2026–2027 school year. The school is a Poudre School District charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a college-preparatory, classically oriented liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. It enrolls approximately 1,600 students in grades K–12 and competes at the 3A level in CHSAA as a member of the Patriot League.

The assistant coach reports directly to the Head Coach and Athletic Director and is primarily responsible for planning, training, and coordination for high-school student-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff. The role primarily works with sprint and hurdle events. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing a strong student-athlete experience, committed to the school’s mission and goals, and compliant with CHSAA procedures and policies. This is a regular, part-time, exempt stipend position with variable work hours. The starting compensation is $2,424, with the possibility of a higher amount based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Technical knowledge of Track and Field and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to move safely in athletic workspaces.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or greater.
• Experience working with K–12 students.

Responsibilities

• Primarily work with sprint and hurdle events.
• Work with student-athletes to develop their skills, knowledge, and virtues in Track and Field.
• Communicate with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Work with the coaching staff to implement training.
• Plan, train, and coordinate for high-school student-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff.
• Follow CHSAA procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), with employer contributions to the PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED