7th/8th Grade Assistant Football Coach

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This coaching vacancy at Northwood Middle School is for a 7th/8th Grade Assistant Football Coach for the Fall 2026-2027 season. The role involves providing knowledge, motivation, and leadership to help students excel to their full potential in an atmosphere that contributes to their overall education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

Requirements

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach.
• 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 practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• 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.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying to
• At least 3 professional reference emails. Reference forms will be automatically forwarded to the individuals listed. Completed forms must be received to be considered 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.
• Successful candidate must be fingerprinted.
• Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Type II Driver’s License
• Previous coaching experience at the Secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develop and organize practice program.
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules (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 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.
• 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 plans.
• 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 trainings as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Sick leave accrual (1 hour for every 40 hours worked for employees not otherwise employed by the District)
• Benefit-eligibility for remainder of the school year if 630 hours are worked within a school year (for employees not otherwise benefit-qualifying)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed