HHHEC23221 - Head Girls Track

Young World Physical Education; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Head Girls Track coach at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School in Kennewick, Washington. This role involves assisting the head coach with program coordination, administrative duties, and instructing student athletes in track techniques.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, current First Aid/CPR certifications, and have coaching experience. The starting date for this position is immediate.

Qualifications

• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the Kennewick School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in fulfilling administrative duties and program coordination.
• Instruct participants in techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for success.
• Implement teaching and coaching philosophies aligned with district and association standards.

Skills

Coaching experience in this sport

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Head Girls Track

Job ID: 5743703

Posting Date: May 28, 2026

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Horse Heaven Hills Middle School, Kennewick, Washington

Job Description

POSITION - HHHEC23221

POSITION DESCRIPTION - Head Girls Track

Goals and Responsibilities

• To carry out the objectives of the sports program as outlined by the athletic director.
• To assist the head coach in fulfilling administrative, program coordination, and developmental duties and responsibilities.
• To instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
• To implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Kennewick School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association mission statements.

Required Qualifications

• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the Kennewick School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated short and long-term organization and management skills.
• Three current recommendations.
• Demonstrated evidence of being a positive role model.
• Clearly defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for.
• Coaching experience in this sport.
• Evidence of effective public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and communicate with students, parents, assistant coaches, administrators, and community members.
• Evidence of WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.

Completion of Safe Schools web‑based training is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18‑26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F+. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure

In‑District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In‑building/In‑district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. Out‑of‑District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and transcripts. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Contact information for questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights & Equity: Thomas Brillhart ([e-mail])
• Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson [phone] ([e-mail])

Position Type

Full‑Time

Contact Information

• Vaunda Olheiser, HR Specialist
• Human Resources/Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]