Middle School Track & Field Head Coach

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

Muskegon Catholic Central is seeking a leader to oversee its Middle School Track & Field program and help student-athletes develop their skills, confidence, character, and readiness for high school competition. The coach will lead the program’s day-to-day operations while supporting the school’s mission of forming young people of faith, character, and purpose. The coach will work collaboratively with the Varsity Track & Field Head Coach and Athletic Department to build a unified program with consistency in coaching philosophy, athlete development, expectations, and culture from middle school through varsity. The middle school experience should be fun, competitive, rewarding, and a strong developmental foundation for future participation. The role includes responsibility for practices, competitions, athlete development, communication, and program organization. Candidates should bring coaching or track and field experience, strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and a commitment to Catholic education. The coach should be passionate about teaching fundamentals and fostering a positive team culture.

Requirements

Previous coaching or track and field experience, preferably at the middle school or high school level.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
Passion for developing young athletes, teaching fundamentals, and building a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, organization, and direction for the middle school track and field program.
Manage practice schedules, meet preparation, athlete participation, and team communication.
Collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach to align coaching philosophy, athlete development, expectations, and program culture.
Help establish a developmental pathway from middle school to high school track and field.
Promote participation and encourage student-athletes to explore a variety of track and field events.
Foster the spiritual, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.
Teach proper fundamentals, technique, and age-appropriate training principles across track and field events.
Emphasize leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Create an environment where student-athletes of all ability levels feel valued, challenged, and supported.
Help athletes develop a passion for track and field and a desire to continue competing at the high school level.
Plan and conduct organized, purposeful, and engaging practices that support athlete development.
Prepare student-athletes for competition through appropriate training, conditioning, and event instruction.
Coordinate athlete participation and event assignments during meets.
Promote a competitive mindset that values effort, improvement, preparation, and resilience.
Prioritize athlete safety, proper technique, and long-term development.
Build a positive and unified program culture.
Establish strong relationships with student-athletes, families, coaches, and school leadership.
Maintain consistent communication with the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Department.
Strengthen the connection between the middle school and high school track and field programs.
Represent Muskegon Catholic Central with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.