Athletics: Head Coach - High School 26/27 SY

Overview of Position

Under the direction of the building Principal and with direction from the building Athletic Director, plans, organizes, manages, promotes and evaluates, including 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.

Compensation

Compensation: $21.30 per hour. The budget for coaching hours is in alignment with the current Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sports;
• Maintains current knowledge of the governing policies, rules, regulations, procedures and eligibility requirement of the District and appropriate sports athletic association;
• Establishes goals and objectives of the sport season in accordance with established District goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate meetings with students to promote the sport, explain requirements, issue and retrieve necessary forms for insurance, eligibility, physical exams and parental permission, and to discuss athletic health care, development and training, care of injuries and sportsmanship and conduct.
• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled practice sessions during the sport season beginning of the first allowable turnout date, emphasizing fundamental skills, safety, team play and strategy and sport rules.
• Collaborates with appropriate building personnel to coordinate the scheduling of activities, use of facilities, eligibility lists, transportation of student-athletes and game management in accordance with building athletic policy and codes.
• Maintains the safety and welfare of participants; maintains injury records and other athletic records as necessary.
• Serves on committees, attends local and state meetings, and participates in professional organizations and activities as appropriate to the assignment.
• Issues and retrieves athletic equipment; arranges for cleaning, repair, storage and inventory; holds athletes responsible for care and return of District-owned equipment.
• Expends approved budget in conformance with District fiscal procedures; recommends budget needs; requisitions supplies and equipment within budget constraints.
• Updates records of team and individual records and accomplishments; arranges for school athletic awards.
• Promotes the total sports program with student body, administration, teaching staff and the public; provides pertinent and timely game schedules and results to the news media.
• Evaluates the sports program and provides reports and recommendations to appropriate administration for management decision-making purposes.
• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
• Attends meeting and clinics as required by the Athletic Department including attending the League preseason coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.

Knowledge

• Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport;
• Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning;
• Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions;
• Ability to relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment;
• To be fair and consistent when working with students;
• Ability to maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities.

Skills

• Physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques;
• Physical stamina and endurance;
• Organizing activities and giving instructions;
• Effective communication and behavior management techniques.

Working Conditions

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

Education

• Typical Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of one year of coaching in the designated sport; Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 21 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; WIAA Rules Clinic;
• Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.

Supplemental Information

• Other Necessary Requirements: Other Class Spec Title 1 Other Class Spec Title 2 Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington. This position is not eligible for Health benefits.
• Salary Schedule: Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it.

Application Instructions

Are you a current Seattle Public School employee? YesNo
Please indicate your High School location preference. You may select more than one.
Ballard Chief Sealth Cleveland Franklin Garfield Ingraham Lincoln Nathan Hale Rainier Beach Roosevelt West Seattle Central Region North East Region North West Region South East Region South West Region
Please indicate your preference related to HS Sport. You may select more than one.
Fall - Football Fall - Cross Country Fall - Soccer (Boys) Fall - Soccer (Girls) Fall - Slowpitch Fall - Swim/Dive (Girls) Fall - Volleyball Fall - Golf Winter - Basketball (Boys) Winter - Basketball (Girls) Winter - Bowling (Girls) Winter - Gymnastics Winter - Wrestling Winter - Flag Football Spring - Baseball Spring - Fastpitch (Girls) Spring - Tennis (Girls) Spring - Tennis (Boys) Spring - Track & Field Cheer - Non WIAA All Season - General

Clearances

Please indicate the date of fingerprint appointment with Seattle Public Schools or approx date you were previously fingerprinted with a WA State School district (example: 07/01/2024):

References

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Health Benefits

This position is not eligible for Health benefits.

Email Usage

If hired, utilization and management of SPS district email is required. Important communication is delivered via district email and lack of utilization and missed messages may result in lack of compliance and potential termination of employment.