Athletics: Assistant Coach - Middle School 26/27 SY

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a part-time coaching position to train and mentor student-athletes, including Varsity, JV, and JVC teams. You will work under the Head Coach and build programs that promote personal, physical, and social growth in a diverse student body.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and may include additional teaching duties. A valid WA driver’s license, First Aid/CPR, and a clear background are required; benefits are not provided for this hourly position.

Qualifications

• Coaching knowledge and ability to motivate athletes.
• Strong communication and group instruction skills.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and public in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
• plans and supervises workouts and games for assigned team.
• Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the sport.
• Maintains knowledge of coaching rules and bylaws.
• Attends meetings and promotes the sport program.
• Assists with equipment management and record keeping.

Skills

Coaching and motivating athletes

Effective communication

Organizing activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

First Aid & CPR Certification

Tools

Driver's license (CT)

Job description

Overview of Position
Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with the Varsity team, coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team including assisting in providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.
Position reports to: Building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to Intramural Secondary stipend recipient, Receives direction from Head Coach.

Essential Functions

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
• Enhances student athlete's personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
• Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.
• Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.
• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
• Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
• Assists the Head Coach in management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.
• Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge of

• Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport
• Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning

Skills in

• Coaching and motivating athletes
• Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions

Ability in

• Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment
• To be fair and consistent when working with students
• To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sites

Education

Typical Qualifications Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.

Years Of Experience

Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 19 years of age.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid State of Washington Driver's License.

Preferred

Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.

Continuing Education/Training

Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.

This position is not eligible for Health benefits.