Mentor-Driven JV Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a middle school athletics coach for Session 2. The role focuses on teaching fundamental skills, safety, and teamwork to student athletes, guiding them toward personal and team success.

You will plan and run practices, coordinate with staff, maintain equipment, track injuries, and ensure compliance with district and WIAA rules while fostering sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of coaching experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• First Aid certificate and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
• Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the particular sport; emphasizes safety and communicates rules to participants and parents.
• Organizes practice sessions for 7th-8th grade four days a week and 6th grade two days a week; teaches fundamentals and keeps records.
• Coordinates facility use with building athletic director; manages equipment purchases and injury handling per district procedures.
• Informs students and parents of eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules.
• Maintains equipment issuance records; conducts safety checks and inventory.
• Provides recommendations to athletic directors to improve the program and facilities.

Skills

Coaching

Student motivation

Communication with parents

Ethical conduct

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a middle school athletics coach for Session 2. The role focuses on teaching fundamental skills, safety, and teamwork to student athletes, guiding them toward personal and team success.

You will plan and run practices, coordinate with staff, maintain equipment, track injuries, and ensure compliance with district and WIAA rules while fostering sportsmanship and ethical conduct.