<p>2025-2026 HKMS Track and Field Head Coach JobID: 2256</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Athletics/Activities/Coaching</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/13/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Haddam Killingworth Middle School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>Spring 2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Description: Middle School Track and Field Head Coach</p> <p>QUALITIES THAT A COACH SHOULD POSSESS</p> <p>TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT H-K:</p> <p>(also refer to CT Coaching Competencies)</p> <p>v Good communication skills</p> <p>v Fairness/objectivity</p> <p>v Desire to see athletes succeed while still having fun</p> <p>v Knowledge of the sport</p> <p>v Knowledge of league rules</p> <p>v Knowledge of state rules and regulations</p> <p>v Be responsible</p> <p>v Be a teacher of the game</p> <p>v Not infringe on other coaches</p> <p>v Have a fun/positive environment</p> <p>v Be consistent, realistic and upfront with team expectations</p> <p>v Appropriate practice skills</p> <p>v Working in the community to build the program</p> <p>v Patience</p> <p>v Hard working, attention to detail</p> <p>v Adult role model</p> <p>v Be effective in motivating, guiding and understanding athletes</p> <p>v Be able to relate to other coaches in your sport (communicate with families and other</p> <p>H-K staff)</p> <p>v Be able to coach with your heart and your head</p> <p>v Understand your athletes</p> <p>v Ability to work with athletes of all skill levels</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Apply Online</p> <p>Selection Procedure:</p> <p>Interview with Athletic Director, MS Assistant Principal, and selected others. Please contact hpersson@rsd17.org with any questions.</p>