Head Track & Field Coach (2025-2026)

Position: Varsity Track & Field Coach (9–12)

Reports To: Athletic Director

Campus: Collegiate

Term: Seasonal

Stipend: $4,000 – $5,200 (based on experience)

What is the opportunity?
Are you an experienced coach who takes a hands-on approach to building athlete capacity, leading practices, and supporting team development? This role is ideal for someone passionate about inspiring young athletes, strengthening program culture, and partnering with school leadership to deliver a high-quality, competitive athletics program.

What will you be doing?

• Coach student-athletes in skill development, strategy, and competition preparation
• Design and implement structured practice plans for individual and team growth
• Observe athletes during practice and competition and provide actionable feedback
• Assign team positions and develop game strategies aligned with athlete strengths
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and eligibility; maintain behavioral standards
• Communicate expectations and provide updates to athletes, parents, and school staff
• Collaborate with assistant coaches, school leadership, and operations staff to strengthen the program
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and league regulations; maintain safety and proper equipment use
• Support team events, award ceremonies, fundraising, and other school athletics initiatives

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Physical Education, Coaching, or related field
• NJ Teaching or Substitute Certification
• Required certifications: First Aid & CPR, AED, Epi-pen use, Coaching Fundamentals (NJSIAA)
• Minimum of 3–5 years coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Proven ability to design and implement skill development and competitive strategies
• Experience mentoring student-athletes and/or assistant coaches
• Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Commitment to the mission of preparing all students for college and career readiness

Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our scholars secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit scholars by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our scholars, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.