Flag Football - Head Coach - High School

High school head coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships. Per WIAA requirements, you must be at least 19 years of age to apply for any assistant coaching positions and 21 years of age for any head coaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with the sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Study, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Federal Way Public Schools, and the league in which the team competes.
• Promote the sport within the school and community, and report scores and contest-related information to designated media and the league website immediately following each contest.
• Organize and schedule daily practices in coordination with the building athletic director, and determine the system of play for all teams within the program.
• Provide safety training relative to the sport to all participants and assistant coaches, emphasizing safety precautions and maintaining records of safety-related instruction.
• Perform basic athletic training skills, including taping and first aid functions.
• Exercise good judgment, project positive coaching behaviors, and model sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times.
• Teach and develop fundamental skills, leadership characteristics, and team-oriented behavior.
• Supervise program participants from the time they report until they leave.
• Explain eligibility requirements, participation rules, and the District Eligibility Code to participants during the first week of practice.
• Ensure all participants have completed the eligibility process before engaging in practice activities.
• Follow accident/injury procedures, including calling 911 for serious injuries and submitting an Accident Report Form within 24 hours.
• Report scores promptly and accurately to local news media and the league website after each contest.
• Attend building, district, league, and rules clinic meetings as required by Federal Way Public Schools and WIAA regulations.
• Seek approval for post-season gatherings and coordinate with the building athletic director.
• Make scheduling recommendations to the building athletic director and follow rainout make-up procedures for designated contests.
• Monitor the condition of playing facilities, report safety concerns, and assume responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities.
• Report violations and/or ejections to the building athletic director and director of athletics immediately following the contest.
• Develop and maintain criteria for program cuts, awards, and special recognitions, with approval from the building athletic director.
• Attend a post-season evaluation meeting with the building athletic director and present a program inventory.
• Provide leadership to assistant coaches, share expectations, and coordinate program goals.
• Submit written program goals and assistant coach/player expectations to the building athletic director annually.
• Seek advance approval for camps, clinics, and travel requests involving Federal Way Public Schools players, coaches, or facilities.
• Manage program equipment, supplies, and inventory, including annual inventory submission, retrieval of equipment, and coordination of repairs and cleaning.
• Prepare and submit an annual budget request to the building athletic director by the announced deadline.
• Seek advance approval for all fundraising activities and complete required paperwork in accordance with district guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support student learning objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary and/or post-secondary athletics program and/or related club coaching experience.
• Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Criminal background clearance.
• First Aid and CPR certification (must be hands-on training).
• Online Concussion Training (CT) certification (available at www.nfhslearn.com).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of paid high school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course, including passing the test.

Skills

• Knowledge of league and WIAA rules and regulations, as well as National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) sport-specific rules.
• Record keeping and report preparation.
• Understanding of school board policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize, administrate, and oversee a sport-specific athletics program at all levels.
• Ability to comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to safety and security within individual work routines.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Collaborative teamwork with District staff and co-workers.
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Knowledge and awareness of cultural identity and its influence on behavior, with a desire to learn about others' cultural identities.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment.
• Commitment to the Federal Way Public Schools’ vision of “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.