Head Varsity Track & Field Coach

Role summary

Head Varsity Track & Field Coach is a part-time role at PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL SAN JOSE in San Jose, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-09. Salary: USD 7,000–9,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Head Varsity Track & Field Coach

Company

PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL SAN JOSE

Location

San Jose, California, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

part-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 7,000–9,000 per year

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-10-09

Job description

Description

Position Title: Head Varsity Track & Field Coach

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Classification: Exempt

Pay Range: $7,000-$9,000 (based on experience)

Reports to: Athletic Director

Supervises: Assistant Track Coaches

About Presentation High School:

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who are committed to excellence and passionate about our mission.

Position Summary

Head Varsity Track and Field Coach, for the season beginning January 19th, 2027 (First League Meeting, Season Starts on Monday, February 3rd) and around end May 22nd, 2027. This position will be responsible for running the Track and Field Program at Presentation, which includes varsity and junior varsity teams.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

Schedule contests and practices for the program

Teach and enhance fundamental skills and techniques, as well as advanced techniques in the sport.

Attend all team practices and contests (Mon-Fri afternoons, some Saturday commitments.)

Coordinate management of on-site events for all levels with the Athletic Department

Attend Athletic meetings as required, including Coaches meetings and season parent meetings

Participate in all regional and sectional playoffs to which the team is entitled

Report all contest results to Athletic Department

Responsible for maintaining appropriate behavior on the part of athletes at practices, games, and in transit to and from events

Abide by all league and CIF-CCS rules and regulations and attend meetings as required

Prioritize an environment of safety for our student-athletes and provide first aid when required

Manage and maintain program equipment

Coordinate season-end awards program

Attend school functions related to the promotion of Athletic programs (ie: Open House)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Experience playing competitive softball preferred

Experience teaching softball skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the players

Professional dedication to athletic development and expertise in coaching

Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of players

CPR/First Aid certification

CIF - Fundamentals of Coaching Certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic education tradition including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Clear and positive communication to create a healthy and empowering team culture

Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship and respect

Good role model and demonstrated strong ethics

A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Head Varsity Coach must be able to:

Lift and/or carry all sports-specific equipment required to effectively run and organize training and competition

Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive movements

Work with frequent interruptions

Also, considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.

Afternoon, evening, and weekend hours are typical for all coaching roles.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

The work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Active work environment on a field, in a gym, or in a fitness room. Some time will be spent working on email, but most of the work will take place actively training students and the team.

EEO Statement:

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.