Head Coach - Fastpitch

Pay Range

$8,064 stipend per the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule

Benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

• Support 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, 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 behaviors 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 student/athletes within the academic program by holding high academic standards and monitoring student achievement
• Exercise 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 student/athlete participation
• 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
• 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

Other Functions

• Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

Responsible to: Athletic director or school principal

Terms of Employment: Per agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Extra-Curricular Association