8th-Grade Football Head Coach

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Highland Middle School is seeking an 8th-Grade Football Head Coach for the Fall 2026-2027 season. The coach will provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership to help students excel to their full potential while fostering physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development within an educational and competitive atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be 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.
• 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.
• 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 programs.
• 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 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 participants and spectators an appreciation for 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 all athletes have completed and submitted required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Conduct conferences 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 injury, 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.
• Work with the athletics director in scheduling practices and competitions.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Assign duties to assistant coach/coaches as necessary.
• Determine, with feedback from assistant coaches, athlete participation during practices and games, including team level and playing time.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Work with AD and Athletic Administrative Assistant to ensure lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained.
• Communicate with AD and Building Administration regarding topics related to the athletes and/or sports season.

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 employees working 630 hours within a school year (for those not otherwise benefit-qualifying).
• Post-season pay stipend for authorized playoff or extended activities.

What This Job Offers

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