Athletics Volunteer Coach - 26/27 SY

Responsibilities

• Coaches the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Affords assistance to the Varsity team.
• Coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team.
• Provides guidance, instruction, and experience to enhance students' personal, physical, and social growth and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport.
• Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 19 years of age for assistant/coach positions, 21 years of age for head coach positions.
• Must be able to attend meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department.

Qualifications

• 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 to relate to students, staff, administration, and the public in a multi-ethnic environment.
• To be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities.

Benefits

Salary Schedule available here.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

To Apply For This Position, Please Follow These Steps
Submit your application with an attachment of your valid CPR and First Aid certificates from either Red Cross or American Heart Association.
If you do not have your CPR and/or First Aid certificates attached, you must obtain certification within one (1) month of your Volunteer Athletics Coach online application submittal date.
Email your certificate(s) to athletics@seattleschools.org.
In your message, request to attach the material(s) to your Volunteer Athletics Coach application.
Once you successfully book your fingerprints appointment, you will receive a confirmation message.
On the day of your appointment, you must bring government-issued photo identification and payment.
Check with the HR front desk for cost and payment information by calling 206-252-0215.
Please Note You will receive notification of your Volunteer Athletics Coach clearance when your CPR and First Aid certifications have been approved by Athletics and your fingerprint and background check have been verified by Human Resources.
If you do not complete your fingerprints and/or your certification within their respective windows, then you will need to reapply and go through the entire process.
If you are unsure how to use the Seattle Public Schools application system, please visit this link for instructions.
If you are applying with the expectation of being a paid hourly coach at your school, you will need to fill out additional paperwork at your school site. Please see your Athletic Director/Coordinator.