Assistant Track and Field Coach (Non-Continuing Position) - Dependent upon program numbers

Ortingschools; Carver Heights (FL); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Orting School District invites applications for an Assistant Track and Field Coach (Non-Continuing) at Orting Middle School. This role supports after-school athletics within the Middle School Fall Season, under the Director of Athletics & Activities.

Immediate start and after-school availability are required, with salary per the 2026-27 Extracurricular Schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching/participating in track and field.
• Knowledge of track and field techniques and strategies.
• Must meet Washington Interscholastic Activities Association coaching standards.
• Ability to communicate positively with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to run a middle school program.
• Experience motivating teen athletes.

Skills

Coaching/track & field

Track & field techniques

WIAA coaching standards

Positive communication

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Motivating teens

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Track and Field Coach (Non-Continuing Position) - Dependent upon program numbers JobID: 1276

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities - Middle School/ Middle School Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Track and FieldCoach (Non-continuing)at Orting Middle School. Orting Middle School, a member of thePlateau League, is committed to providing excellence in all of its extra-curricular programs. The headcoachoverseasand runsthe entire middle school wrestling sportsprogram.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in coaching/participating in track and field
• Knowledge of track and field 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 members
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to run a solid middle school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship
• Experience preferred

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 - 2:25pm

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Location: Orting Middle School

Work Year: 2026-27 Middle School Fall Season 9/1/26 - 10/22/26

Work Start: Middle school dismissal is 2:25PM, M-Th and 12:55PM on F

Salary: 2026-27 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule AppendixA

REPORTS TO:

Director of Athletics & Activities

Questions? Please contact Human Resources Generalist Carrie Joy 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 web page . 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 work630 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 savingsaccounts, 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, whichis 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 .