Wrestling - Ratio Coach - Middle School

About the Role

This position is generated due to an increase in student participation and is for the current season only. Coaches hired due to student/coach ratios must reapply each year as positions become available. Pay is based on the current year Assistant Coach Salary schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development.
• Set expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.
• Stay current with sport-specific literature, techniques, and attend clinics and workshops.
• Study and understand the rules and regulations of the sport, WIAA, Federal Way Public Schools, and the league.
• Promote the sport within the school and encourage student participation.
• Hold daily practices, ensuring consistency and adherence to safety standards.
• Model safety training, basic athletic training skills, and first aid procedures.
• Exercise good judgment, professionalism, and positive coaching behaviors.
• Serve as a role model for sportsmanship, ethics, and good citizenship.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility requirements and participation rules.
• Report accidents, injuries, and violations promptly to the appropriate authorities.
• Attend meetings and evaluations as required.
• Manage program equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach on program goals, instruction, and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary, post-secondary, or related club program.
• Proven training in presenting drills, safety factors, and skill application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of paid middle school, post-secondary, or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course, including passing the test.

Condition of Employment

• 21 years of age or older.
• Criminal background clearance.
• First Aid and CPR certification (hands-on training required).
• Online Concussion Training (CT) completion. A free course is available at www.nfhslearn.com.
• Note: Applications may be submitted prior to completing FA/CPR/CT training.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of league, WIAA, and NFHS sport-specific rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize and oversee a sport-specific athletics program.
• Ability to comply with school board policies and administrative procedures.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer relation skills.
• Commitment to cultural competence, equity, and the District’s values.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 10 pounds. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Regularly works indoors on varied surfaces with moderate to loud noise levels.

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to and is evaluated by the Building Athletic Director.

Representation

Federal Way Education Association represents Federal Way School Coaches.