POSITION SUMMARY

To provide assistance to the head coach. To plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper condition in the assigned sport, designed to meet the needs and interest of student athletes. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement as well as competitiveness. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.
Applicants are encouraged to review Board Policy and Procedures 4295 to understand the District’s philosophy and direction for its interscholastic activities.
Candidates for coaching positions are screened and interviewed by the high school assistant principal in charge of athletics and/or principal. To apply for a coaching job, candidates submit a completed application and a letter of interest to the Personnel Department.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport and at the same level
• Previous teaching experience at the same level as the assigned sport

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid First Aid/CPR card prior to assuming any coaching responsibilities
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Rules and regulations governing the sport including WIAA guidelines
• Current educational research and issues related to student athletes
• Effective coaching techniques for developing student athletes

COACHING SKILL:

• Instructing athletes in safety procedures and the need to report injuries immediately to the coach
• Teaching sports techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics
• Attending clinics/workshops related to the sport
• Conditioning athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
• Responding to player injuries with approved first aid techniques and referral to team trainer
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Use of a personal computer
• Use of a telephone and other office equipment
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception
• Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills
• Exert 10 to 20 pounds of force on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.