The posting
The Girls Track and Field Coach provides engaging, age-appropriate athletic instruction to students at The Leah Chase School. The coach develops students' running, jumping, throwing, and overall athletic abilities while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. The ideal candidate creates a safe, structured, and encouraging environment that supports students of varying athletic abilities and prepares them for competitive track and field events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic track and field techniques, conditioning, and event fundamentals.
- Experience participating in, coaching, or instructing track and field or related athletic activities.
- Ability to effectively engage and supervise elementary and middle school-aged students.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
- Must meet all NOLA-PS employment and background check requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience coaching elementary, middle school, or youth track and field.
- Experience working in a school-based athletic or after-school program.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of youth athletic development, injury prevention, and positive coaching practices.



