Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

Position Description:  Our coaches support the district mission by:

• Coaching and developing players and assisting the head coach with practices and games as needed

• Working with the Middle and High School coaches to build a cohesive 7-12 volleyball program

   

This position is contingent on having enough players to warrant a third coach.

Terms of Employment:  August 24, 2026 � October 14, 2026

• Must be available each weekday after school at 3:30pm for practices and home games
• Flexibility to leave the school earlier for games depending on travel time
• Current CPR/First-Aid card on file prior to the first day of coaching athletes
• Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and background checks including fingerprinting at the applicant's expense

Salary Range: $2,000 - $2,783, depending on experience

Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington state law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 19 years of age or older

• Experience playing volleyball at the High School level or beyond or experience coaching at some level

   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience coaching volleyball at the Middle School level or higher

La Center School District No. 101

725 NE Highland Rd / PO Box 1840

La Center, WA 98629

La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Matt Johnson, Civil Rights Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator

725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629

Telephone Number: 360-263-1700 / Email: [email protected]

Matt Cooke, Title IX Coordinator

725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629

Telephone Number: 360-263-1700 / Email: [email protected]

Jami Phelps, Section 504/ADA Coordinator 

PO Box 1840, La Center, WA 98629

Telephone Number: 360-263-2131 / Email: [email protected]