Coach - Assistant Football @ Frontier Middle School

Moses-Lake-School-District-161; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Frontier Middle School, part of Moses Lake School District 161, is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to support the head coach and develop student-athletes.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to WIAA rules, organization, and providing guidance to players, staff, and families throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to comply with district policies/procedures as directed by Principal, Athletic Director, and Moses Lake SD 161.
• Knowledge of the sport; able to teach skills to secondary student-athletes.
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain before season.
• Meet WIAA age requirements for the position.
• Organizational skills to ensure a well-managed program.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Work within the framework and philosophy of the head coach.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, and playing rules.
• Assist the head coach in carrying out responsibilities.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan teaching proper techniques.
• Adhere to all safety rules.
• Have an emergency medical plan in place.
• Inform parents of attendance, discipline, and injury.
• Relate to staff professionally.
• Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, peers, and the public.
• Motivate players.
• Keep players informed of camps, weight programs, etc.
• Teach and discipline consistently.
• Adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules.
• Direct student managers and statisticians.
• Assist head coach in scheduling and providing transportation to events.
• Adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Instruct changes in rules and fundamentals as outlined by head coach.
• Attend staff meetings and scouting assignments.
• Secure doors, lights, windows and locks when custodians are not on duty.
• Instill respect for equipment and school property.
• Arrive early and stay late to prepare and support players.
• Assist conditioning programs (in-season and out-of-season).
• Never criticize head coach or staff.
• Attend clinics to improve skills.
• Examine locker rooms for cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of sports equipment.
• Complete SafeSchools training annually.
• Complete sport-specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.

Skills

Coaching

Football

First Aid/CPR

WIAA rules

Organizational skills

Diploma/GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Coach - Assistant Football @ Frontier Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5863689
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION POSTING
Coaching Salary Schedule
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the position and comply with the policies/procedures set forth by the Principal, Athletic Director, and the Moses Lake School District.
• Exhibited knowledge of the sport, demonstrated technical skills, and successful experience teaching these skills to secondary school student-athletes.
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to start of season.
• Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
• Exhibit the organizational skills and abilities to ensure a well-managed program.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, playing rules and procedures.
• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan that includes teaching of the proper techniques and fundamentals.
• Adhere to all safety rules.
• Have an emergency medical plan in place.
• Inform parents of individual players regarding attendance, discipline, and injury.
• Relate to staff members in a professional and effective manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, peers, and the public (particularly at sporting events).
• Motivate players.
• Keep players informed of available camps, weight programs, etc.
• Teach and discipline in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Aware and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Implement team rules in accordance with the policies and regulations listed above.
• Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
• Assist the head coach in scheduling and providing transportation to sport events.
• Adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare, and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with head coach or any staff member within hearing or sight of players or parents.
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Complete mandatory SafeSchools training annually.
• WIAA standards require all coaches to complete sport specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Affiantive Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail]; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, [e-mail].

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Teri Clark , FMS VP/AD
• Frontier Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]