Head Coach Unified Track and Field JobID: 2686 Position Type: Extracurricular/Extracurricular Date Posted: 1/30/2026 Location: Hempfield High School Additional Information: Show/Hide
Unified Track and Field Team Head Coach
Hempfield High School
Job Summary:
Oversee the administration of the high schools Unified Track and Field team, which is composed of a proportional number of students who are Special Olympics-eligible (defined as students with an intellectual disability, cognitive delay, or developmental disability) and students without intellectual disabilities.
Position Information:
Part-time, no benefits 2025-2026 Salary: $60,000 Practices per week: 2 Home meet: 1 Away meets: 2 Estimated season hours: 40 hours
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Liaison regularly with the schools athletic director and Special Olympics Pennsylvania to ensure quality program standards are being met. • Develop and implement practice plans in which track and field instruction and coaching is provided to all participants. • Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports. • Provide guidance and manage team strategies at Unified Track and Field competitions. • Recruit a proportional number of students who are Special Olympics-eligible. • Handle any paperwork or administrative duties required by the school district and/or Special Olympics Pennsylvania. • If serving as a host site for a Unified Track and Field competition, recruit volunteers to help conduct and manage the events. • Attend the free Unified Sports Track and Field Coaches Training in your county. • Complete the free online Special Olympics coaches courses.
Qualifications:
• Coaching experience preferred • Evidence of effective leadership • Ability to articulate vision for building/enhancing the scholastic program • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Required Documents:
• Submission of a pre-employment medical examination • Current PA Criminal History background check • Current Federal Criminal background check • Current Child Abuse background check
Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to hroffice@hempfieldsd.org.
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