Head Coach - Bowling

Season: Winter
Pay: $1,240.00 stipend (per the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule)

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, or life insurance.
• Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked in accordance with Washington state law.

Qualifications

• Must have previous training and/or experience in coaching bowling.
• Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification and be willing to keep certifications current for future coaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to actively acquire coaching clock hours to fulfill the WIAA clock hour requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with and motivate student/athletes.
• Be knowledgeable of current strategies, techniques, proper safety precautions, rules, and regulations for bowling.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per WIAA requirements.
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive of the total athletic program that runs through 12th grade.
• Promote good sportsmanship and exemplify high ethical standards for self and team.
• Become knowledgeable and practice WIAA Guidelines, National Federation Rules, and League Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to procedures, school district policies, WIAA Guidelines, and coaching handbook contents.
• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of student athletes.
• Communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, media, and the community.
• Develop a cooperative working relationship with other secondary head coaches in the Kelso School District.
• Support the student/athlete within the academic program by holding high academic standards for students and monitoring student achievement.
• Exercise the proper care and storage of equipment and maintain a current inventory.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinators, Secretaries, and Building Administration regarding practice schedules, award criteria, middle school participation, volunteer coaches, general correspondence, team rosters, and discipline concerns.
• Strictly adhere to athletic office clearance procedures prior to a student/athlete's participation in the sport.
• Provide and review with each student/athlete a copy of the Student Athletic Handbook and apply discipline fairly and positively as outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Distribute, collect, and keep on file signed safety guidelines from each participant in the sport.
• Follow and enforce district guidelines when transporting student athletes to contests.
• Treat all injuries with discretion; administer first aid and CPR when deemed necessary and complete accident reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Have regular, consistent attendance.
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsible to: Athletic director or school principal

A fingerprint background check is required for employment with the Kelso School District.