COACH - JV BASEBALL (ONE OR MORE) @ FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL, CL TEMP.

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB

Vacation, sick, personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools is seeking coaches for Ferris High School at the JV and Freshman levels. You will develop student skills, supervise teams, and ensure safety and compliance with district policies. This temporary extracurricular role requires coordination with the activities coordinator and adherence to the handbook.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, managing rosters, and communicating with principals, parents, and students. First-aid certification is highly recommended.

Qualifications

• College degree or college training preferred with a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Understand the activity, its safety practice, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, evidenced by course work and successful coaching of this activity.
• Be able to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of this activity.
• Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity.
• Be able to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.
• Ability to work with all student coaches, colleagues, and other staff in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.
• Physical stamina to conduct the sport/activity and withstand various weather conditions.
• Implement the policies and rules/regulations as outlined in the school activities handbook.

Responsibilities

• See that school policies and rules/regulations are carried out as outlined by the building principal/activities coordinator and the activities handbook.
• Direct supervision and conduct of the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• Conduct themself and their program in a professional manner and develop student skills and attitudes.
• See that the principal is informed of any program changes.
• Carry out the administration of the activity regarding: Insurance requirements, parent/guardian approval cards, maintaining team roster, accident reports, accountability of uniforms, team transportation, and security of athletes' personal property.
• Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures. Current first-aid certification is highly recommended.
• Distribute information/activity schedules to building principals, secretary, parents, and participants.
• Attend meetings as called by the activities coordinator. The pre- and post-season meetings are required as part of the coaching contract.
• Care for and maintain equipment for his/her activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Safety procedures

Student motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)

High school diploma (minimum)

Job description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Ferris HS is seeking qualified applicants for coaching openings at both the JV and Freshman level.

Develop student skills and attitudes and carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in the school activities handbook.

• Temporary Role: Extracurricular
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Benefits—Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

1. See that school policies and rules/regulations are carried out as outlined by the building principal/activities coordinator and the activities handbook.

2. Direct supervision and conduct of the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.

3. Conduct themself and their program in a professional manner and develop student skills and attitudes.

4. See that the principal is informed of any program changes.

5. Carry out the administration of the activity regarding: Insurance requirements, parent/guardian approval cards, maintaining team roster, accident reports, accountability of uniforms, team transportation, and security of athletes' personal property.

6. Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures. Current first-aid certification is highly recommended.

7. Distribute information/activity schedules to building principals, secretary, parents, and participants.

8. Attend meetings as called by the activities coordinator. The pre- and post-season meetings are required as part of the coaching contract.

9. Care for and maintain equipment for his/her activity.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

1. College degree or college training preferred with a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum qualification.

2. Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.

3. Understand the activity, its safety practice, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, evidenced by course work and successful coaching of this activity.

4. Be able to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of this activity.

5. Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity.

6. Be able to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.

7. Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.

8. Ability to work with all student coaches, colleagues, and other staff in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.

9. Physical stamina to conduct the sport/activity and withstand various weather conditions.

10. Implement the policies and rules/regulations as outlined in the school activities handbook.

1. Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  1. Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  1. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.
• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

1. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [e-mail] 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282