Job Title: Head Track Coach (Running Events)

Department: Athletics 

Location: Westover School – Middlebury, CT 

Status: Temporary; Part-Time

About Westover

Westover School is an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12, grounded in the core values of strength of character, women’s empowerment, passion for learning, and community. Our athletics program plays an integral role in developing confident, resilient student-athletes who value teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.

Position Summary

Westover School seeks an enthusiastic, adaptable, and student-centered Head Track Coach (Running Events) to launch and lead our newly established Track program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up, shaping its culture, identity, and training philosophy. The Head Track Coach will focus exclusively on running events, including sprints, middle-distance, long-distance, and relays.

As Westover does not currently have an on-campus track facility, the ideal candidate will be flexible, creative, and resourceful in designing effective practices using on-campus spaces, nearby trails, conditioning areas, and occasional off-campus track facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented running-focused track program
• Plan and conduct safe, effective training sessions for sprint, middle-distance, and long-distance athletes
• Teach proper running mechanics, conditioning, pacing, and race strategy
• Foster a team culture aligned with Westover’s mission, values, and athletics philosophy
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on meet scheduling and coordination of off-campus track usage
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team travel
• Communicate clearly and professionally with student-athletes, families, and athletics staff
• Ensure compliance with school, league, and safety policies

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in track, cross country, or distance running
• Strong knowledge of training principles for running events
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in practice planning due to facility limitations
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting student-athlete development
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to the season)

Season & Schedule

• Season Dates: March 23 – May 20
• Practices: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:00–6:00 PM
• Competitions: Wednesdays and Saturdays
• Wednesdays: Practice will be held if no meet is scheduled

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, as well as those with non-traditional career paths.