Athletics: Head Coach - High School 26/27 SY
Overview Of PositionUnder the direction of the building Principal and with direction from the building Athletic Director, plans, organizes, manages, promotes and evaluates, including providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.Compensation21.30 per hour. The budget for coaching hours is in alignment with the currentEssential FunctionsKeeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sports; maintains current knowledge of the governing policies, rules, regulations, procedures and eligibility requirement of the District and appropriate sports athletic association; establishes goals and objectives of the sport season in accordance with established District goals and objectives.Conducts appropriate meetings with students to promote the sport, explain requirements, issue and retrieve necessary forms for insurance, eligibility, physical exams and parental permission, and to discuss athletic health care, development and training, care of injuries and sportsmanship and conduct.Plans and conducts regularly scheduled practice sessions during the sport season beginning of the first allowable turnout date, emphasizing fundamental skills, safety, team play and strategy and sport rules.Coordinates the scheduling of activities, use of facilities, eligibility lists, transportation of student-athletes and game management with appropriate building personnel and in accordance with building athletic policy and codes.Provides for safety and welfare of participants; maintains injury records and other athletic records as necessary.Serves on committees, attends local and state meetings, and participates in professional organizations and activities as appropriate to the assignment.Issues and retrieves athletic equipment; arranges for cleaning, repair, storage and inventory; holds athletes responsible for care and return of District-owned equipment.Expends approved budget in conformance with District fiscal procedures; recommends budget needs; requisitions supplies and equipment within budget constraints.Update records of team and individual records and accomplishments; arrange for school athletic awards.Promotes the total sports program with student body, administration, teaching staff and the public; provides pertinent and timely game schedules and results to the news media.Evaluates the sports program and provides reports and recommendations to appropriate administration for management decision-making purposes.Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.Attends meeting and clinics as required by the Athletic Department including attending the League preseason coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient an effective functioning of the work unit.Knowledge OfBasic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sportEffective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learningSkills InCoaching and motivating athletesEffective communication, organizing activities and giving instructionsAbility ToRelate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environmentTo be fair and consistent when working with studentsTo maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activitiesWorking ConditionsRequires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sitesEducationTypical QualificationsMust be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.Years Of ExperienceMinimum of one year of coaching in the designated sport; Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 21 years of age.Certificates & LicensesValid State of Washington Driver's LicensePreferredValid Washington State Teacher's CertificateContinuing Education/TrainingValid "hands-on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class;WIAA Rules ClinicClearancesCriminal Justice FingerprintBackground ClearanceSupplemental InformationOther Necessary RequirementsOther Class Spec Title 1Other Class Spec Title 2Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.This position is not eligible for Health benefits.Salary SchedulePlease find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it01Are you a current Seattle Public School employee?YesNo02Please indicate your High School location preference. You may select more than one.BallardChief SealthClevelandFranklinGarfieldIngrahamLincolnNathan HaleRainier BeachRooseveltWest SeattleCentral RegionNorth East RegionNorth West RegionSouth East RegionSouth West Region03Please indicate your preference related to HS Sport. You may select more than one.Fall - Cross CountryFall - Soccer (Boys)Fall - Soccer (Girls)Fall - SlowpitchFall - Swim/Dive (Girls)Fall - VolleyballWinter - Basketball (Boys)Winter - Basketball (Girls)Winter - Bowling (Girls)Winter - GymnasticsWinter - WrestlingSpring - BaseballSpring - GolfSpring - Soccer (Boys)Spring - Fastpitch (Girls)Spring - Tennis (Girls)Spring - Tennis (Boys)Spring - Track & FieldCheer - Non WIAA04Please acknowledge your understanding that references you list in this Pool application will receive system generated online forms to complete on your behalf. Please include professional references that can best speak to your abilities.YesNo05Current and or most recent supervisor reference is required. Please ensure you list this individuals accordingly. Please acknowledge you understand and have listed within your application.YesNo06Have you scheduled Fingerprinting with SPS or been fingerprinted with another School institution in the past two years? (current SPS employees do not need to be re printed)YesNo07Please indicate the date of fingerprint appointment with Seattle Public Schools or approx date you were previously fingerprinted with a WA State School district (example: 07/01/2024):08Do you confirm understanding that the cost of fingerprints as well as necessary first and CPR certification falls under the responsibility of the volunteer/applicant?YesNo09Please confirm your understanding that you are not eligible to report to work with students in any coaching capacity until formally cleared by Athletics and the HR dept. This requirement is expected of all new coaches including current SPS employees of all designations.YesNo10if hired, utilization and management of SPS district email is required. Important communication is delivered via district email and lack of utilization and missed messages may result in lack of compliance and potential termination of employment. Please answer below to acknowledge your understanding of this expectation upon hire.YesNoRequired Question