Head Track Coach

• Position Type:
    Athletics/Activities/Coaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
    6/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Detroit Leadership Academy High School
  
  
• District:
    Detroit Leadership Academy  

Candidates who work at Detroit Leadership Academy High School are highly preferred. Please check out our other vacancies to see if you are a good fit

JOB TITLE: Head Track Coach

 

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

 

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

 

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

   

Who are we?

CEN is a mission—and values-driven organization committed to being Child-Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.

The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education — ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.

At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.

 

CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

     

Why Join CEN?
At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
• 401K with match options
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Basic AD&D
• Supplemental insurance plans available
• Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
• Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
• Paid time off, varying by role
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
• Free membership in employee discount program.

   

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

   

What are the major job responsibilities?
The Head Track Coach has track and field expertise and exceptional leadership skills. The Head Coach is responsible for the entire program, from the lowest grade level to the varsity level.  All assistant coaches and sub-varsity level head coaches in the program are under the direction of the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

 

The position begins in February    

 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Administrative and Organizational

• The Head Coach should inform all staff members of school, league, MHSAA, CAP, and Federation rules and guidelines.
• The Head Coach must attend all training required by the school, MHSAA, and CEN. 
• Will properly use to register, record and analyze student-athlete performances
• Appropriate dispense and care for uniforms and equipment, as well as accepting the responsibility for accounting for all such items through an end-of-season inventory.
• Fundraising is a requirement for all programs.  At least one fundraiser per sport must be during the season.

 

Program Development

• The Head Coach should provide his/her staff members with an outline or program of their responsibilities and duties. This includes a pre-season, in-season, and postseason plan for the program. The athletic director should have this for reference.
• The Head Coach should meet regularly with his/her staff and ensure that all information and materials are conveyed to assistants.
• The Head coach should have a vision of development and for lower level athletic programs within the district.

 

Student-Athlete Development 

• The Head Coach should promote academics as a significant part of the program and include a system for student accountability.
• Be an integral part of the school culture, systems, and educational program.
• Provide a strength and conditioning program to improve overall fitness, prepare for competition, and prevent injuries for student-athletes. 

 

Knowledge and Instruction 

• Constantly study, analyze, and improve competency in their sport and promote it among assistants.
• The Head Coach should actively seek professional development opportunities.  

 

Communication and Relationships

• Make contacts with other schools and colleges concerning athletes.
• Communicate with the school's athletic director so the athletic program runs as efficiently as possible.
• Communicate regularly with all program stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, parents, students, and other coaches in the athletic department. 

  Other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous successful track and field  coaching experience and/or experience participating at college or university level preferred
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport must be acquired, and new knowledge and procedures must be actively sought in pertinent fields. 
• Proven ability to organize, supervise, and build a total program in alignment with school culture and values
• The applicant must have a schedule compatible with all practice and meet schedules, including in-season, pre-season, and postseason. 
• Experience working in diverse low-income communities, sensitivity to and awareness of the needs of culturally diverse urban adolescents and families.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback appropriately.
• Experience with google docs, Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• High School diploma or equivalent. College degree or college credits preferred. 
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and desire to work as part of a team.
• Will successfully pass a criminal background check
• We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist

 

We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
 

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