Assistant Volleyball Coach (SY 26-27)

Bethel School District, WA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District in Tacoma, WA seeks a one-year coaching position focused on athletics. The role emphasizes enthusiasm, knowledge of sport fundamentals, and strong organizational and motivational skills to support the entire athletic program.

Candidates must hold current First Aid and CPR, be willing to complete required trainings, and comply with district background checks and age requirements for coaches. This is a limited-term assignment aligned with athletic seasons.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for athletics required.
• Available for all related activities.
• Knowledge of assigned sports fundamentals.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to model behavior per Coaches Handbook.
• Successful coaching experience and training over years.
• Willingness to support the total athletic program.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Attend Hepatitis B/HIV training and vaccination if needed.
• Fingerprinting for background check if hired.
• Head coaches must be 21+, assistant coaches 19+. Classroom teacher preferred but not required.

Skills

Enthusiasm for athletics

Available for all related activities

Knowledge of sports fundamentals

Organizational skills

Model behavior per Coaches Handbook

Coaching experience

Support total athletic program

First Aid and CPR

Hepatitis B/HIV training requirement

Background check by fingerprinting

Age requirements for coaches

Classroom teaching preferred

Job description

This is a one year position only. depending on participant numbers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Enthusiasm for athletics.
• 2. Available for all related activities.
• 3. Demonstrates knowledge of assigned sports fundamentals.
• 4. Organizational and motivational skills.
• 5. Ability to model behavior as outlined in Coaches Handbook.
• 6. Successful coaching experience and training over a period of years.
• 7. Willingness to support the total athletic program.
• 8. Current First Aid and C.P.R. card.
• 9. Those recommended for hire must attend a training class on Hepatitis B and HIV, receive vaccination for Hepatitis B if necessary, and take the district's class on sexual harassment training.
• 10. Those recommended for hire will be fingerprinted for a background check.
• 11. Pursuant to WIAA Regulations, Head coaches must be 21 years of age; Assistant coaches must be 19 years of age.
• 12. Class room teacher is preferred but, not required.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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 Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexä[e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Postings current as of 8/30/2026 5:06:54 AM CST.