Track Field Head Coach 2026-2027

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching Date Posted: 6/5/2026 Location: Nutley High School (HS) Position Summary Under direct supervision of Athletic director and building principal, conduct a well‑organized, well‑disciplined energetic program. Promote good citizenship and community involvement as well as provide leadership, and oversee all coaching duties delegated to him for an interscholastic program operating under NJSIAA operating bylaws and regulations. Direct and coordinate all aspects of training, preparing and planning for an athletic competition, fiscal management and program activities. Qualifications Teacher Certification/Coaching experience/knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations Duties and Responsibilities Provide athletes with team goals, standards of performance and code of conduct. Promote the general welfare of the team and help student athletes achieve both team and personal goals. Interview, hire and evaluate qualified individuals that will best fit the Nutley program. Delegate proper authority to all staff members, ensuring they understand their role and job description. Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training and competition to properly prepare for week‑to‑week opponents. Direct all aspect, areas and components of the program (i.e., defense, offense, and individual positions). Coordinate all strategic aspects of the program. Represent program at various in and out of school events, programs, and responsibilities, including fundraising, student activities groups, parents, media, public relations. Manage daily operations of the program, as well as direct, supervise and coordinate all administrative aspects. Direct various evaluation programs both athletic and academic on a day‑to‑day, week‑to‑week and season‑to‑season basis. Organize and direct proper college recruitment procedures. Direct and implement a well‑organized and effective off‑season training program. Develop relationships with parents and the community. Oversee all aspects of the financial operation of the program. Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities Required Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of their sport. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of college recruitment methods and techniques. Knowledge of NJSIAA guidelines and regulations. Ability to lead and guide high school athletes in area of specialty. Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Knowledge of the school, community and the people who live and work in it. Evaluation of Performance Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy. Additional Responsibilities Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate. Computer Skills Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position. Physical Demands The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nutley Board of Education