Head Coach Boys Lacrosse 2026-27 Bellevue High School

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School District is seeking a Head Coach responsible for leading the athletic program, ensuring safety protocols, and managing assistant coaches. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid first aid and CPR certification. This role emphasizes building good sportsmanship and effective public relations within the community.

Compensation for this season is $6,558. The Head Coach must adhere to all Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) rules and report directly to the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Experience in leadership and supervision in athletic programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the entire program at all levels.
• Prepare public information releases.
• Maintain safety procedures and communicate them effectively.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current first aid and CPR card

Job description

Position Purpose

The position of Head Coach is responsible for assuring that all assistants (contracted or volunteer), as well as the Head Coach, know the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), KINGCO Conference and the Bellevue School District policies.

Commitment to Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties & Responsibilities

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Has responsibility and leadership for overall supervision of the program at all levels
• Organizes the program so that it is consistent with the district and high school philosophy, goals and objectives
• Has the main responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and community
• Follows all rules, policies and procedures of the League, District, and school
• Prepares public information releases regarding the particular sport
• Complies with WIAA coaching clock hour program
• Keeps abreast of new knowledge, ideas and techniques relating to the sport
• Assists the Athletic Director in the coordination of scheduling events for the sport (usually non‑league contests and tournaments)
• Is responsible for drafting and submitting a budget for the sport and following rules and procedures for incurring and tracking expenditures and revenues
• Is responsible for practice sessions for the sport within the confines of the time(s) agreed upon by the head coach and Athletic Director
• This time will include the supervision of the locker room
• Is responsible for keeping records for and from the Athletic Director and/or principal
• Is responsible for attending all meetings (district and league) pertaining to the sport
• Is responsible for the general health, welfare and safety of athletes
• Is aware of all safety procedures necessary for the specific sport and relays these procedures to the assistant coaches, athletes and parents
• Administers a student interest survey/evaluation at the conclusion of the season and gives the surveys and the results to the Athletic Director
• Writes an annual report at the end of the season that evaluates the program and makes recommendations for improvement
• Is responsible for conducting and filing an Assistant Coach’s Evaluation
• Is in charge of assignments and duties of the assistant coaches (volunteer and contracted) working with the sport
• Is responsible for assuring that all rules, procedures and policies are followed
• Is responsible for the general upkeep, protection, distribution, collection and inventory of all equipment
• Is responsible for the appropriate use of school facilities and property
• The Head Coach or designee must organize, direct, and supervise practice sessions and dressing room facilities any time they are being used by team members
• The Head Coach must ride the bus to/from all events and follow rules governing in and out‑of‑state travel

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Athletic Director

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Hold a current first aid and CPR card; proof of valid first aid and CPR cards must be provided prior to job offer

Licensing Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

Conditions of Employment

2025‑26 Athletic Salary Schedule $6,558 for the season. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.