Assistant Boys Track & Field Coach

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA is seeking an athletic assistant coach to support the head coach and help lead practices and games. You will supervise student athletes, emphasize safety, administer discipline when necessary, and ensure equipment is issued and returned; you will also help with inventory and weekly safety checks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 19 years old, First Aid/CPR/AED, and familiarity with WIAA policies; prior coaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and some coaching experience.
• Must be at least 19 years of age (WIAA regulation).
• First Aid Certificate, CPR card and AED training are required.
• Red Cross Safety Training or Lifeguard certification is also required for swimming, diving and water polo coaches.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
• Assists the head coach in preparing athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self‑assurance in athletic contests; administers discipline when necessary in a fair and consistent manner; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success.
• Assists in overseeing practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, and conducted on a regular daily basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches; abides by regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook
• Follows district procedures for handling injuries.
• Oversees the issuing equipment; maintains records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment; performs weekly safety check for all equipment; holds students responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and provides copies to the building athletic director.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety awareness

Fair and ethical conduct

Motivating athletes

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Coaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA is seeking an athletic assistant coach to support the head coach and help lead practices and games. You will supervise student athletes, emphasize safety, administer discipline when necessary, and ensure equipment is issued and returned; you will also help with inventory and weekly safety checks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 19 years old, First Aid/CPR/AED, and familiarity with WIAA policies; prior coaching experience preferred.