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Apply for the Assistant Track Coach - Part Time position

If you’re passionate about working with youth and love the energy of track and field, we’d love to have you on our team! This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young athletes build confidence, develop skills, and discover the joy of competition in a supportive environment. Whether you’re an aspiring coach looking to gain experience or someone who simply enjoys mentoring and encouraging kids, this role offers a rewarding and fun way to stay active and involved in the community. Join us in creating a positive, motivating space where every practice helps shape strong athletes and even stronger individuals.

Serves as Assistant Coach for the Youth Track and Field Program, supporting the Head Coach in organizing and conducting structured, engaging practices for young athletes. Assists with skill instruction, event-specific drills, athlete supervision, and meet preparation while helping foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment. This role plays an important part in motivating participants, reinforcing sportsmanship, and ensuring a safe, encouraging experience that helps each athlete grow in confidence and ability.

Position Duties

Assist in planning, developing and implementing the track program in accordance with TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) and Hershey’s league policies and procedures.
Assist in training, instructing and supervising athletes in a variety of track skills and techniques; teaches rules, conduct and safety; provides a variety of guidance, instruction and experience to enhance athlete’s personal, physical and social growth and development.
Assist in planning and conducting regularly scheduled practice sessions.
Assist in coaching and supervising athletes during track meets.
All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
First Aid and CPR certified.
Track & Field Experience.

Preferred:

Two years directly related experience.

Other Qualifications

Motivational, effective communication, behavior management skills with the ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Track coaching techniques; be familiar with track rules and regulations.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.