About this role
USD 480 in Liberal, KS is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Track Coach. 2026-2027 School Year Preference will be given to those candidates who have or are eligible for a current Kansas teaching license (teaching assignment to be determined).
Professionalism
• Communicate in a way that follows the chain of command (Policy KN):
• Students and parents communicate to coaches
• Assistant coaches speak to head coaches in their sport
• Head coaches take concerns to the Activities Director
• Activities Director communicates with the Principal
• Principal informs the Superintendent
• Superintendent shares information with the School Board
• Support other activities.
• Allow all students to participate.
• Follow KSHSAA guidelines and event rules.
• Be a well-behaved visiting group.
• Exhibit positive treatment of ALL officials and workers.
• Head coaches are responsible for their assistant coaches.
• Remember - you are a teacher first, coach second.
Administrative Duties
• Ensure students have physicals and concussion forms turned in before participation.
• Share any guidelines, contracts, parent meeting agendas, calendars, etc. with the AD.
• Provide updated rosters to the AD as necessary.
• Conduct a parent meeting prior to the first competition
• Complete the pre-season safety, rules meetings, and exam requirements on time.
• Keep inventory updated at the beginning and end of season.
• Complete the uniform/equipment electronic check in/check out.
• Follow all apparel ordering procedures.
• Must have all money before ordering
• Complete accident reports immediately; let AD know; and give to the nurse.
• KSHSAA Concussion Reporting- Let AD know
• Stay up-to-date with athlete eligibility - (2 or more F's OR less than 2.0 GPA)
• We will support higher expectations; make sure they're communicated to parents.
• Eligibility reports are run weekly; if students are marked ineligible, they cannot participate for a week, even if they get the grade up within that time frame.
• Send number counts to the bookkeeper for food 2 days in advance - bring back receipts.
• Email the office staff the dismissal list and time the day before or morning of.
• Make sure you have communicated with the office if you need coverage for your class
• Don't leave students unattended after practice or events.
• Supervise locker rooms before and after practices and games.
• Report final scores to the AD.
Practices and Coaching Performance
• All practices are to be supervised by coaches at all times.
• Return all equipment neatly after practices and games.
• Make sure athletic storage is locked and locations are secured.
• No students allowed in the athletic storage.
• No practices on Sunday will be permitted unless cleared through the AD.
• Practices must conclude by 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays
• Please notify the AD prior to cancelling a previously scheduled practice or adding a practice.
• Don't prop doors; we want to ensure student and adult safety at all times.
• Coaches should abide by the USD 480 key card policy.
Other Duties
• Buses – Coaches supervise and assist. Keep the bus clean. Follow bus rules.
• Fundraising and requisition procedures are approved by the AD.
• Attend coaches meetings. If unable, set up an individual meeting time.
• Evaluations are done within the time frame given.
• Travel - Boys and girls separated; spread out as coaches/sponsors.
• End of season team banquet/awards - scheduled with AD.
• If a student quits or is dismissed from the team, please notify the AD and Parent Coordinator and update roster