Coach - Head Middle School Swim & Dive

Moses Lake High School; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Moses Lake High School is seeking a part-time Coach - Head Middle School Swim & Dive to lead and develop student-athletes in a safe, well-organized program. The role emphasizes coaching skill development, safety practices, and collaboration with the athletics department.

The position requires understanding of WIAA rules, strong supervision abilities, and effective communication with staff, students, and families. Immediate start with season-end activities and June 30 payment schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out duties as directed by Principal/ Athletic Director.
• Knowledge of the sport, technical skills, and coaching experience with youth.
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED or ability to obtain before season start.
• Meet WIAA age requirements for the role.
• Organizational skills to maintain a well-managed program.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan and teach proper techniques.
• Adhere to safety rules and emergency medical plan.
• Inform parents about attendance, discipline, and injuries.
• Direct student managers and statisticians on teams.
• Schedule and coordinate transportation to events.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in scouting assignments.
• Ensure doors, lights, and locks are secured when leaving the building.

Skills

Coaching

Sports knowledge

Organizational skills

Safety planning

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Moses Lake School District 161 Moses Lake High School - Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

Coach - Head Middle School Swim & Dive

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Job Details

Job ID: 5555684
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 25, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Coach Salary Schedule

Coaches will receive payment no later than June 30, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the position and comply with the policies and 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 the start of season.

• Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.

• Exhibited organizational skills and abilities to ensure a well-managed program.

• Bilingual preferred.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Moses Lake School District Athletics Department .
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, playing rules and procedures.
• 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.
• Understand 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.
• Schedule and provide transportation to sport events.
• Adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• Attend all staff meetings and make scouting assignments to assistant coach(es).
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the 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.
• Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with coach staff or any staff member within hearing or sight of players or parents.
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources available.
• 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.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION 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, Aff…

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Teri Clark , Athletic Director
• Frontier Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]