Athletics: Assistant Coach - Middle School 26/27 SY

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a dedicated athletics coach to support the Varsity, JV, and JVC teams under the Head Coach. The role involves planning workouts, teaching sport skills, and guiding student growth in a diverse school setting.

Requires at least one year of coaching experience, a high school diploma or GED, and valid certifications. The position may accompany teaching duties and involves travel between sites within the district.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of one year coaching experience.
• Completion of WIAA coaching requirements.
• Valid Washington Driver's License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for competition.
• Enhances student athlete's growth in a culturally diverse environment.
• Plans and supervises workouts and games for the team.
• Instructs participants in sport-specific skills.
• Keeps abreast of current coaching techniques and rules.
• Attends varsity contests and supports Head Coach in management.
• Manages district-owned equipment, records, and athletic awards.
• Attends required meetings and clinics for Athletic Department.
• Performs related duties to ensure efficient operation of the work unit.

Skills

Coaching and motivating athletes

Effective communication

Organizing activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Teacher's certificate (preferred)

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

Salary Schedule

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