Overview of Position

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.

Please note: This position is paid based on student participation numbers and is a stipend position.

Essential Functions

• 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

Typical 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

This position is not eligible for benefits

Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

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Please list the school(s) you are interested in coaching with (Example: Ballard High School)

* 02

Please list the sport(s) you are interested in coaching (Example: Cross Country)

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Please list the season(s) for the sport(s) you are planning to coach (Example: Winter)

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Have you completed the required fingerprinting check with Seattle Public Schools?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate date of your fingerprint clearance with Seattle Public Schools

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Are you a current active Seattle Public Schools employee?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question