Position: JC Girls Assistant Soccer Coach

Date: 8/26/24          Posting ID:24-307

Location: Deer Park High 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
• 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
• Assist the head coach and athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the Deer Park Athletic Policies and Procedures
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Complete and Submit accident reports for any injury to the Head Coach and 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 District Administrators 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.

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 50 lbs.		Twisting, pushing, pulling	Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to human-borne pathogens	Lifting up to 25 lbs.	Stooping, bending	Exposure to outside elements
Lift assist over 50 lbs.		Exposure to noise	Walking
Sitting			Standing

 

 

Salary Range: This position is paid in a stipend for the season months $2,970 - $4,373 per season 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 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 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, on the basis of 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:

Civil Rights	Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Steve Hitchcock	Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Principal	Director of Special Services
509-464-5708	509-464-5526
Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org	suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org