Track Coaches Needed: Magnuson, Ravenna-Eckstein, and Lake City Community Centers

Coaches are needed year round for a variety of sports in Seattle Parks and Recreation. Volunteers play vital roles in the implementation of sports programming in Seattle's Community Centers.

Primary responsibility and task include:

• Plan/Coordinate practice schedule
• Facilitate team practices 1 or 2 times per week
• Manage team roster and meet submission deadlines
• Maintain positive relationships w/ parents, players and staff

Track and Field Coaches are needed at Community Centers throughout the City. This posting is for a shared coach for the Lake City, Ravenna-Eckstein, and Magnuson Community Centers, but if you would like to volunteer to coach at your local Community Center, please reach out to the Center Coordinator at that location for details about their needs.

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Track and Field Season (Girls and Boys) - March through May

Start date: 3/30/26

Last Meet: 5/23/26

Practices are scheduled for: Tues/Thurs 6:15pm-7:15pm

Meets: Begin Saturday, April 18; meets take place 9am-3pm at West Seattle Stadium

Qualifications

• Knowledge of track and field, and running/fitness best practices
• Ability to teach, motivate and work with youth in a positive atmosphere
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Encourage good sportsmanship and model that behavior
• Must pass an annual criminal background check

In this role you will:

• Provide a fun atmosphere that is inclusive and positive
• Become a mentor to the next generation
• Be a part of instilling team building skills and a sense of community

To Apply:

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to support this role.

1. Please visit Seattle.Gov/Parks/Volunteer to learn more about volunteering for Seattle Parks and Recreation. The application for this assignment can be found at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/942605642
   1. For assignment preference, select "Coach [Magnuson Community Center]"
2. A background check is required for all applicants. Please use the following link to complete your background check: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/volunteer/current-volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-background-check
   1. Select "Coach" then "Apply." On the next dropdown menu, select "Community Center & Pools" and click "Apply." Click "Next" at the bottom of the page to get started.

It takes 1-3 weeks for volunteer documentation to be processed through the Seattle Parks and Recreation volunteer unit. Once you have completed both forms, please let your staff contacts know so we can know to look for your volunteer status updates.