Head Coach - Bowling

Kelso School District; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Kelso School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for Bowling at Coweeman Middle School for the Winter season. The position offers a $1,240 monthly stipend under the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule.

Candidates must have coaching experience, maintain First Aid/CPR cards, and be willing to acquire WIAA clock hours. The role emphasizes positive student-athlete development, safety, policy adherence, and effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Must have coaching experience in the relevant sport.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR cards and keep them current for future coaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrate willingness to actively acquire coaching clock hours to fulfil WIAA requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to establish a positive rapport with and motivate the student/athlete.
• Be knowledgeable of current strategies, safety precautions, rules and regulations for the sport.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per WIAA requirements.
• Must uphold district policies and follow administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive of the total athletic program that runs through 12th grade.
• Promote good sportsmanship and exemplify high ethical standards for self and team.
• Become knowledgeable and practice WIAA Guidelines, NF rules, League SOPs.
• Adhere to district procedures, policies and coaching handbook contents.
• Develop a vision for the program that emphasizes character development and a positive experience for all athletes.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and model expected behaviors.

Skills

Coaching experience

First Aid & CPR certified

Interpersonal skills

WIAA guidelines knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
• Location:
  Coweeman Middle School

Assistant Coach

Bowling

Season: Winter

Pay Range: $1,240.00 stipend

Per the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, or life insurance. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked in accordance with Washington state law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have previous training and/or experience in coaching appropriate sport

Maintain a current First Aid and CPR cards and be willing to keep cards current for future coaching responsibilities

Demonstrate a willingness to actively acquire coaching clock hours to fulfil the WIAA clock hour requirements

Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with and motivate the student/athlete

Be knowledgeable of current strategies, techniques, proper safety precautions, rules and regulations for appropriate sport

Must be at least 21 years of age per WIAA requirements

Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Be supportive of the total athletic program that runs through 12th grade

Promote good sportsmanship and exemplify high ethical standards for self and team

Become knowledgeable and practice WIAA Guidelines, National Federation Rules, League Standard Operating

Adhere to procedures, school district policies, WIAA Guidelines, and coaching handbook contents

Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes

Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our student athletes

Communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, media, and the community

Develop a cooperative working relationship with other secondary head coaches in the Kelso School District

Support the student/athlete within the academic program by holding high academic standards for students and monitoring student achievement

Exercise the proper care and storage of equipment and maintain a current inventory

Communicate with the Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinators, Secretaries, and Building Administration regarding practice schedules, award criteria, middle school participation, volunteer coaches, general correspondence, team rosters, and discipline concerns

Strictly adhere to athletic office clearance procedures prior to a student/athlete's participation in the sport

Provide and review with each student/athlete a copy of the Student Athletic Handbook and apply discipline fairly and positively as outlined in the Student Handbook

Distribute, collect, and keep on file signed safety guidelines from each participant in the sport

Follow and enforce district guidelines when transporting student athletes to contests

Treat all injuries with discretion; administer first aid and CPR when deemed necessary and complete accident reports in a timely manner

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Have regular, consistent attendance

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO

Athletic director or school principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Extra-Curricular Association

A fingerprint background check is required of any person who is offered employment with the Kelso School District

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, 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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [e-mail] , 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [e-mail] , 360.501.1905

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [e-mail] , 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [e-mail] , 360-501-1800.

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