Assistant Coaching Opportunities FY27

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a Coach (Sports) at Wooster High School to mentor students in extended day activities. The role emphasizes safe coaching, leadership, and youth welfare, with duties including practice planning, contests, and reporting on program effectiveness.

The position notes a stipend-based compensation framework per the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the WCSD Teachers Association, with possible weekend work and variable times depending on activity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules, theory and regulations of the activity.
• Ability to lead and communicate with students effectively.
• CPR certification is required for athletic activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with students and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
• Coordinate with Principal/AD on program activities, trips and games.
• Maintain equipment accountability and public relations in the school/community.
• Attend contests and practices and prepare reports evaluating the activity.

Skills

Leadership

Sportsmanship

Student rapport

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Nevada Teaching Certificate desirable

Job description

Summary Description

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non-athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

STATEMENT OF WORK

COACH (SPORTS)

Summary Description

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non-athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintains cooperation with Principal and/or Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personal; maintains good communications with the Principal and/or Athletic Director by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
• The incumbent(s) develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
• The incumbent (s) develops good public relations in the school and community.
• The incumbent attends contests and practice sessions.
• The incumbent completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide required knowledge and skills in qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with Washoe County School District;
• Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

SKILL AT: Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

COMPENSATION: This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the "Extended Day Duty Scale" negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in any of its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Site(s) Wooster High School

Internal Job Number 2026/27

Salary

Coaching positions are non-contracted and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe Education Association.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.