Track and Field Position- Mercy High School

Job Summary

Mercy High School, Burlingame
Track and Field Position Description
Job Title: Track and Field Coach
Department: Student Life
Reports To: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt/Hourly Employee Prepared By: Kelly Hickey
Preparation Date: December 11, 2025
Summary:
Within the context of the tradition and charism of the Sisters of Mercy, supportive of the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and Catholic Church teachings and doctrine, the Coach is responsible for supporting the Track and Field program throughout the season.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
To perform the job successfully, the individual must possess the ability to perform as part of team and have excellent interpersonal skills; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of audiences; have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.

In addition, the Head Track and Field Coach must be able to meet the following expectations:
? Attends all Track and Field program activities including practices and games, team meetings, and off season conditioning.
? Supervises Assistant Coaches.
? Collaborate with the Assistant Coach to organize practice plans.
? Lead drills and provide individual skill instruction during practice.
? Support the program during team activities, including travel.
? Competition Day responsibilities including:
? Support the Assistant Coach with assigned duties
? Supervision of teams
? Score and state keeping
? Other responsibilities include not limited to:
? Schedules camp and organizes team bonding activities
? Registers for competitions
? Attends Mercy Athletic Department meetings, League Meetings (Pre and Post)
? Coaching within compliance of all NFHS/CCS rules
? Involved with the development and coordination of the Mercy Burlingame Track and Field program, which includes Varsity, Junior Varsity
? Monitors the pr

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Computer Skills:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Google Apps, and the ability to manipulate other software used by the school such as PowerSchool.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear. The individual is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The individual is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel. The individual needs to move from the main school building to lower campus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Salary is commensurate with team level and coaching position. Hourly rate ranges between $20-25/ hour depending on experience.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)
Send resume:
Email a resume with coaching experience to Athletic Director Kelly at khickey@mercyhsb.com