ASSISTANT TRACK COACH - POLE VAULT
Portage Northern High School
Internal Candidates: Schedule C - External Candidates: Edustaff
Starting Date: Spring Season 2026
Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting with the high school track and field program at Portage Northern High School.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the Portage Northern Track and Field team competing in the SMAC Conference and MHSAA tournament play.
- Assist PPS facilities department with the maintenance of the stadium facility
- Help maintain program inventory and work with Athletic Director on program budget
- Work closely with the head track and field coach.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Must have strong understanding in coaching pole vault
- Must be able to plan and implement workouts aligned with team philosophy
- Strong background in pole vault training
- Must be able to collaborate with other coaches
- Must be knowledgeable in track and field
- Prior coaching or competitive experience
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to manage and motivate high school athletes.
- Provide constructive feedback, encouragement, and mentorship to student- athletes
- Ability to understand and follow policies (PNHS, PPS, MHSAA)
- Must undergo a background check and fingerprinting
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Questions, please contact Jim Swinehart, Portage Northern Athletic Director, at [email protected].
PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps
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