Description
ISP Track & Field coach Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the Track and Field Coach role is to support students in developing their athletic abilities across a variety of track and field events while fostering discipline, resilience, and teamwork. The coach helps student-athletes grow both on and off the field by promoting healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and commitment to academic achievement. This role contributes to the school’s mission by ensuring athletics enrich student development, school pride, and community values.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead age-appropriate training sessions for track and field events, focusing on skill development, conditioning, and technique.
Coach student-athletes during practices, meets, and competitions, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
Teach and reinforce the values of sportsmanship, respect, and inclusivity, in line with the school’s values and code of conduct.
Support student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with training and competition schedules.
Monitor progress and provide individualized guidance to help students reach their athletic potential.
Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and school staff about student progress, expectations, and team activities.
Ensure student safety and well-being during practices, meets, and travel.
Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages participation and school spirit.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of track and field events, techniques, rules, and training methods.
Ability to coach and motivate athletes across different disciplines and skill levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff.
Patience, empathy, and adaptability to meet diverse student needs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills for practices, meets, and school coordination.
Ability to serve as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, fairness, and respect.
Qualifications:
Previous experience coaching or participating in track and field (school, club, or higher level).
Experience:
Ability to manage mixed-ability groups and adapt coaching to different learning needs.
Experience collaborating with teachers, parents, and school staff to support student participation and well-being.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.