About the Department

Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with the Varsity team, coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team including assisting in providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.

Position reports to: Building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to Building Athletic Director. Receives direction from Head Coach.

Compensation 

21.30 per hour. The budget for coaching hours is in alignment with the current coaching pay stipend salary schedule. Prior to working hours and submitting timesheets for hours that will exceed the budget, please obtain approval from your school AD and Athletics Department. 

Position Duties

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.

• Enhances student athlete's personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.

• Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.

• Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.

• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.

• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.

• Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.

• Assists the Head Coach in management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.

• Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective?functioning of the work unit.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport

• Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning

Skills in

• Coaching and motivating athletes

• Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions

Ability in

• Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment

• To be fair and consistent when working with students

• To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sites

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 19 years of age. 

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License. 

PREFERRED:
Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance