Job Posting ID# 24-309    Date: 8/28/24

Position: Assistant Cross Country Coach

Location: Deer Park Middle School

PURPOSE STATEMENT

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program in conjunction with Head Coach.
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed upon schedules.
• 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 on buses on trips to other schools
• Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total 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
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines with assistance of Head Coach.
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Report any injury to the Head Coach for proper process to notify Athletic Director.
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete health plans
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Head Coach or the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practice, techniques, rules and progression of skill development
• Previous applicable coaching experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and 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, events and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner
• Ability to set up track and field meets and keep organized and reasonably on-time.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Stipend Range: $1,624 - $2,050 depending on experience.

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. 

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees. This position is not anticipated to meet the hour requirements to be benefit eligible.

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/. This position is not anticipated to meet the hour requirements to be benefit eligible.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, based on 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.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: