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Clover Park High School in Tacoma, Washington seeks an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. This seasonal position requires attendance at practices, supervision of facilities, and availability for home and away games including some Saturdays.
The role requires a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR certification, and a valid Washington driver’s license. Fingerprinting and background checks are required before beginning coaching duties.
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Job ID: 5944672
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026
*Seasonal Stipend Range: $4,625 - $7,017/season
**(See below for more information about payment eligibility)
Season - Winter
ATHLETICS SUMMARY:
We believe the primary purpose of an interscholastic athletic program is to educate youth and assist in the development of their character. We feel that athletics play a major role in the total educational process. It is our belief that we are responsible for fostering the ideals of good sportsmanship, self-worth, pride in individual and team accomplishments, personal integrity in human relationships and respect for others and one’s self.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
AFFILIATION: Athletics and Activities Association/CPEA
SALARY: As per negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat. Considerable physical activity. May require handling of objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. Afternoon, evening and some weekend work is required.
*Stipends prorated based on start date. Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step of the pay scale per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
**CPSD/AAA/CPEA Section 6.2.1 "In order to be eligible to receive payment, coaches must have completed all training required for the position and the necessary hiring paperwork (online application, I-9, fingerprinting, SafeSchools training, etc.) with Human Resources prior to stepping on the field/court. Additionally, to receive the full stipend the coach must be hired and working by the eighth (8th) practice of the season. Volunteer coaching is uncompensated. Any time spent coaching prior to the completion of the above requirements would be considered volunteer coaching. Coaches will be compensated from the date above requirements are completed, and will not be retroactive to the start of the season.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage .
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