Asst. Coach Boys JV Soccer - Giaudrone Middle

Tacoma Public Schools•Giaudrone Middle 4902 S. Alaska St., WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach Boys JV Soccer position at Giaudrone Middle School instructs middle school athletes in soccer fundamentals, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach must follow building, Tacoma School District, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The role includes planning and conducting practices, supervising student athletes, supporting safe and sportsmanlike participation, communicating program information and requirements to students and parents, and coordinating equipment, facilities, injuries, and records with the building athletic director. Practices for 7th and 8th grade teams are held four days per week, and practices for 6th grade teams are held two days per week, immediately after school. The position works with students in settings including outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, or other sports facilities. It requires the physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary. Exposure to infectious diseases and inclement weather may occur. The role is seasonal, with the listed session running from November 4, 2026, through January 7, 2027.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least two years of experience as a coach, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and meets federal and state requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age under WIAA regulations.
First Aid Certificate and CPR card required.
Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of effective coaching practices and techniques for the sport.
Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
Ability to motivate students, treat student athletes fairly, act ethically and as an exemplary role model, and maintain poise and composure during practices and games.
Ability to relate to students with differing athletic abilities and establish effective working and student relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities and maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary.

Responsibilities

Supervise student athletes to promote effective learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plan, develop, and implement an effective soccer program that prepares athletes physically and mentally for athletic contests.
Set behavioral objectives for the season, administer discipline fairly and consistently, emphasize safety, and provide opportunities for participants to succeed.
Share program information with parents, including rules, schedules, and practice days and times; inform participants about district policies, regulations, and the extracurricular activity contract.
Organize stimulating and instructive practices, conducting 7th and 8th grade team practices four days per week and 6th grade team practices two days per week immediately after school.
Teach fundamental soccer skills, prepare daily practice activities, maintain practice records, and promote good sportsmanship among team members and coaches.
Coordinate facility use with the building athletic director and follow district procedures for budgeting and purchasing equipment through ASB.
Follow district injury procedures, report incapacitating injuries to the building athletic director, and maintain injury records in coordination with that director.
Inform students and parents about eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules, and post and distribute the rules to participants.
Issue, track, collect, clean, and store equipment; conduct weekly equipment safety checks; hold students responsible for lost equipment; and complete inventory lists for the building athletic director.
Provide written recommendations to the building athletic director concerning program, facility, and transportation issues, and assist building and district athletic directors in meeting athletic program objectives.
Attend district and building athletic meetings when called by the building athletic director or district athletic director.
Maintain current knowledge by attending clinics and workshops and staying informed about WIAA and Tacoma School District rule changes and athletic programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.