Coach Girls Head Swimming SY26/27

Washoe County School District; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a coach/advisor to lead students in an extended day activity, ensuring safety, discipline, and high-quality practices. The role emphasizes injury prevention, rapport building, and consistent communication with school leadership.

The position is non-contracted, paid via stipend per the Extended Day Duty Scale, with occasional weekend hours and fingerprinting requirements for new hires. Prior coaching experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred for applicants.
• Nevada teaching certificate desirable for teachers under contract with WCSD.
• CPR certification required for coaches/advisors involved in athletic activity.

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with students and provides leadership; models good sportsmanship.
• Maintains communication with Principal/AD; informs about trips, games, and program status.
• Develops accountability, upkeep, and protection of equipment.
• Develops good public relations in the school and community.
• Attends contests and practice sessions.
• Completes reports evaluating the activity and recommends improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Student supervision

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nevada Teaching Certificate desirable

CPR certification required for athletic coaches

Job description

Coaching - Positions - Diving or Swimming

Job Number 2000018240

Start Date

Open Date 09/08/2026

Closing Date

STATEMENT OF WORK

COACH (SPORTS)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non-athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintains cooperation with Principal and/or Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personal; maintains good communications with the Principal and/or Athletic Director by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
• The incumbent(s) develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
• The incumbent (s) develops good public relations in the school and community.
• The incumbent attends contests and practice sessions.
• The incumbent completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide required knowledge and skills in qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with Washoe County School District;

AND

2. Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

SKILL AT

Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

COMPENSATION

This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the "Extended Day Duty Scale" negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Reed High School

Internal Job Number 2026-27-AC264925

Coaching positions are non-contracted and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe Education Association.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire, and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.80 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.