Assistant Coach - Cross Country 0.3 FTE

About the role

Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures. The district's vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

The district is driven by three core values: Equity, Excellence, and Community. Equity ensures that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services, and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs. Excellence is achieved through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence. Community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.

Requirements

Persons applying for paid coaching positions must meet district and WIAA requirements, including a valid background check. Applicants for head coaching positions must be at least 21 years of age, while applicants for assistant coaching positions must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid first aid and CPR card.

• Complete the KSD online application process, including professional reference forms.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic, the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached, and the KSD Vector Training requirements prior to the beginning of the sports season.
• Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play Protocols training as required by Washington State Law, which must be renewed every three years.
• Have successfully completed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training as required by Washington State Law, which must be renewed every three years.
• Before the beginning of the third year of coaching, complete a school district-approved Coaching Principles training, or complete the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course, or attend all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School, or other Coaches School as approved by the WIAA or the local school district.

Pay

Seasonal stipend: $3,327 - $4,786, prorated based on 0.3 FTE. Placement on the High School Coaches Salary Schedule is based on years of coaching experience.

Benefits

Employee benefits are available, with stipend prorated based on FTE. For more information, visit the Employee Benefits page on the Kent School District website.