Assistant Coach Boys Soccer JV - Gray Middle School

Tacoma Public Schools•Gray Middle 6229 S. Tyler St., WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach Boys Soccer JV instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training needed to pursue individual and team success. The coach must understand and follow building, Tacoma School District, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The position supervises and supports student athletes, plans and implements an effective sport program, organizes practices, teaches soccer fundamentals, emphasizes safety and sportsmanship, and communicates program information and rules to students and parents. It also coordinates facilities, equipment, budgets, injury procedures, eligibility information, and program records with the building athletic director. The coach attends required athletic meetings, stays current on coaching practices and rule changes, and performs related duties as assigned. The season is Session 2, November 4, 2026–January 7, 2027. The expected start date is November 4, 2026. Pay is $17.13 per hour. This position is not benefit eligible.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least two years of experience as an assistant coach, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability and meets federal and state requirements.
Must be at least 21 years old under WIAA regulation.
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, motivate students, deal fairly with student athletes, and conduct oneself ethically and as an exemplary role model.
Ability to maintain poise and composure during practices and games and relate to students of differing athletic abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with people in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities and maintain accurate records and files.

Responsibilities

Supervise student athletes and promote learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plan, develop, and implement the soccer program to prepare athletes physically and mentally for contests; establish behavioral objectives, apply discipline fairly, emphasize safety, support opportunities for success, and share program information with parents.
Inform participants about district policies, regulations, and the extracurricular activity contract before the season.
Organize stimulating and instructive practices; conduct practices with 7th and 8th grade teams four days per week and 6th grade teams 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 building and district procedures for budgeting and purchasing equipment through ASB.
Follow district injury procedures, submit names of students sustaining 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; post rules and provide them to participants.
Manage equipment issuance and records, ensure equipment is returned, cleaned, and stored, 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 problems; assist building and district athletic directors with athletic program objectives.
Attend district and building athletic meetings as called by the building athletic director or district athletic director.
Attend clinics and workshops, maintain familiarity with current athletic programs, and stay current on WIAA and Tacoma School District rule changes.
Perform related duties as assigned.