Assistant Football Coach (Non-Continuing Position) - Dependent upon program numbers

Orting School District; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Orting High School, as part of the Orting School District, is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to support the varsity program during the 2026-27 fall season. This role requires coaching experience or participation in football, knowledge of techniques and strategies, and the ability to meet WA state coaching standards.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community, exercise strong organizational skills, and motivate teenage athletes to

Qualifications

• Experience coaching/participating in football
• Knowledge of football techniques and strategies
• Meet Washington State Coaching Standards (W.I.A.A)
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community members
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to support running a solid high school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching the Orting High School football program.
• Support communication with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Collaborate with Athletics & Activities leadership to run the program.

Skills

Football coaching

Football techniques

Coaching standards

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teen athletes

Motivation

Education

Be high school graduate or GED

Be at least 19 years old

Current first aid and CPR training

Flexible schedule

Available immediately after school

Job description

Orting High School, a member of the 2A SPSL, is committed to providing excellence in all of its co-curricular programs. The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Football Coach at Orting High School.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience preferred in coaching/participating in football
• Knowledge of football techniques and strategies
• Be able to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community member
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to support running a solid high school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

Minimum Qualifications

• Be high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program
• Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach
• Current first aid and CPR training
• Flexible Schedule
• Must be available immediately after school - 2:15 pm

Terms Of Employment

Location: Orting High School

Work Year: 2026-27 High School Fall Season: 8/19/2026 - 11/06/2026

Work Start: High school dismissal is 2:15PM, M-Th and 12:45PM on F

Salary: 2026-27 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics & Activities

Questions? Please contact Human Resources Generalist Heather Hintz at [e-mail] or Director of Athletics and Activities Tyler Polly at [e-mail].

Benefits

For coaching positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at [phone] x4029 or x 4046 for more information.

Regular employees who are also in coaching position(s) and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Orting 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, Marital Status, 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 And Their Offices Are Located At 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator

Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources

360-893-6500, ext. 4028

[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator

Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services

360-893-6500, ext. 4027

[e-mail]

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.