Assistant Coach - Boys Wrestling (0.5)

Snohomish School District; Silver Firs (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Snohomish School District is seeking a skilled coaching professional to assist the head coach in implementing a winter high school sports program. Candidates will help develop players’ skills, foster teamwork and ensure ethical conduct.

You will contribute to game strategy, maintain safety, and manage equipment and records. Requirements include coaching experience, WIAA certification or willingness to obtain, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated coaching experience at head or assistant level.
• WIAA coaching certification standard preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Teacher certification preferred.
• Background checks and references required.
• First Aid/CPR certification and HIV/AIDS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in implementing a sports program.
• Develop fundamental skills and understanding of the sport for participants.
• Model cooperation, sportsmanship and ethics.
• Help determine and implement game systems and strategies.
• Maintain safe environment and monitor participant eligibility and behavior.
• Issue and inventory equipment; maintain related records.

Skills

Coaching experience

WIAA certification

Age 21+

Teacher certification preferred

Background checks

First Aid/CPR

HIV/AIDS training

Job description

Our People = Our Strength

Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job Summary

Assists the head coach in implementing a given sports program. Individuals occupying coaching positions are responsible for developing fundamental skills and an understanding of the rules of the sport in participants, modeling and fostering cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Coaches determine the system of play to be used and develop and implement best strategies and methods to carry out the system. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for participants, ensuring their eligibility and monitoring their behavior. Coaches issue and inventory equipment, maintain financial and other related records, and perform other related duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description.

Season

Winter - High School, estimated season dates November 24, 2025 - Februyary 10, 2026 (subject to change around athletic season window)

Salary

$5,811 - $6,922 per the 2024-25 Salary Schedule. Hourly rate/stipend amount is dependent on experience. *This is a 0.5 position*

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• have demonstrated successful coaching experience, either at the head or assistant level;
• meet or be willing to meet the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association coaching certification standard;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Valid Washington state teacher certification preferred;
• Employment as a teacher or substitute teacher in Snohomish School District preferred;
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport preferred;
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport preferred;
• Willingness to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the sport;
• Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certificates;
• HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B training.

We've taken care to identify the qualifications required for this position, and have numbered them so that you can clearly address each qualification in your letter of application.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to establish good will and effectively promote the athletic program in the community.
• Ability to articulate a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy.
• Ability to emphasize ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship among coaches and athletes.
• Ability to positively motivate athletes and promote teamwork.
• Ability to listen well and communicate positively and clearly.
• Ability to consistently apply established team rules and regulations.
• Ability to be firm but fair in enforcing expectations of behavior with athletes.
• Ability to apply developmentally and age appropriate methods to coaching student athletes.
• Willingness to pursue innovation and knowledge of new techniques through participation in clinics and workshops.
• Ability to apply knowledge of safe training practices and appropriate injury procedures.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board.

Selection Procedure

Unless indicated, the position will remain open until filled.

Questions

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The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, [e-mail] ; ADA Coordinator – Shantel Strandt, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7229, [e-mail] ; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7308, [e-mail] ; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator – Jennifer Harlan, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7375, [e-mail].