Northwood Middle School 6th/7th/8th Grade Wrestling Coach

Northwood Middle School; Spokane (WA); Vor Ort; USD 3.000 - 4.800; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Zusammenfassung

Northwood Middle School is seeking a Wrestling Coach for 6th through 8th grade to lead and mentor student-athletes in a competitive, educational setting.

Responsibilities include planning practices from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., teaching techniques and safety, and coordinating with the athletic department to align with district policies and student wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• Must understand the activity, safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Must be 21+ for head coach, 19+ for assistant coach.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain by season start.

Aufgaben

• Instruct athletes on techniques, rules, and safety practices.
• Develop and organize a practice program; practices run 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the interscholastic program and uphold district policies.
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety laws and the Mead School District Athletic Policies.

Jobbeschreibung

Northwood Middle School 6th/7th/8th Grade Wrestling Coach

Job Description

October 30, 2026

COACHING VACANCY

Northwood Middle School

6th/7th/8th Grade Wrestling Coach

Late Fall 2026

JOB SUMMARY

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that contributes to a well-rounded education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF ALL COACHES

• Instruct athletes regarding the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes a practice program. Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules. Practice time for each sport is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during activities in connection with athletic events, including practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the school's entire interscholastic program and direct the program in harmony with the overall school program.
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes.
• Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Confer with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance and/or conduct of their student.
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook.
• Follow state, conference, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies.
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete's health plan.
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached
• Hold valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Complete training as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A HEAD COACH

• Works with the athletics director in scheduling practices and competitions.
• Assists the Athletic Director with the selection and evaluation of the assistant coaches.
• Assigns duties to assistant coach(s) as necessary
• Determine, with feedback from the assistant coaches, athlete participation during practices and games, including team level and playing time, in conjunction with the assistant coach at the respective level.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Works with the Athletic Director and Athletic Administrative Assistant to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates with the Athletic Director and Building Administration regarding topics related to the athletes and/or sports season.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Type II Driver’s License is preferred.
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to plan practices and events, and organize all the necessary materials and personnel to carry out the activity.
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.

DESIRED CRITERIA

• Previous coaching experience at the secondary level.

The Salary Range for Middle School Wrestling Coach is a minimum of $2,981 - a maximum of $4,840 per contract. Documented paid coaching experience from public and private schools (middle school, high school, or collegiate level), both in-state and out-of-state, will be used in determining salary schedule placement. Any employee who works additional days after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest for authorized playoff, extended activities, or equivalent activities will receive a post‑season pay stipend.

Employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who are not also employed in other benefit‑qualifying positions with the District and who work 630 hours within a school year will become benefit‑eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

• Resume
• A Letter of Interest, describing your qualifications for the position for which you are applying.
• Provide at least 3 professional reference email addresses. Reference forms will be automatically forwarded to the individuals listed. A completed r eference responsemust be received to be considered for a complete application. Uploaded letters of recommendation can be provided to meet this requirement.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann , Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens , and/or Affir