Assistant Coach - Boys Soccer @ MHS #1800

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer at Monroe High School assists the head coach in planning, organizing, and teaching the fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning for the assigned sport. The role supports student athletes’ needs and interests while fostering a positive learning environment that values academic achievement as well as competitiveness. The assistant coach is expected to demonstrate ethics, professionalism, strong human relations, and serve as a positive role model for students. The assistant coach works under the direction of the Head Coach of the Assigned Sport. The role is classified and represented by the Monroe Education Association collective bargaining unit. The coaching schedule is determined by the athletic season, and salary and benefits are determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Coaching salaries vary according to assignment, experience, and level of competition. Performance is evaluated annually under Board and administrative policies and procedures. The position is based at Monroe High School. The stated start date is March 1, 2027, and the anticipated end date is May 6, 2027. The shift time is 2:30–5:00. Two positions are available. Optional benefits offered to coaches, mostly by payroll deduction, include annuities (403(b) and Roth) and an Employee Assistance Program. Applicants are encouraged to review Board Policy and Procedures 4295. Coaching candidates are screened and interviewed by the high school assistant principal in charge of athletics and/or the principal. Candidates apply by submitting a completed application and letter of interest to the Personnel Department. Current District employees must apply within five days of the posting date, or the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Valid First Aid/CPR card before assuming coaching responsibilities.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Complete HIV/HBV training within 60 days of hire; training is District-provided.
Complete Human Resources new-hire training within 60 days of hire; training is District-provided.
Knowledge of sport rules and regulations, including WIAA guidelines.
Knowledge of current educational research and issues related to student athletes.
Knowledge of effective coaching techniques for developing student athletes.
Ability to meet the listed physical and mental requirements, including communicating orally, perceiving sound, visual acuity and depth perception, manual dexterity, gross and fine motor skills, and the ability to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport and at the same level.
Previous teaching experience at the same level as the assigned sport.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach as directed.
Plan, organize, and implement instruction in sport fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning.
Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, and responsibility to the team.
Support and enforce District rules, regulations, and the athlete code of conduct.
Maintain communication with the head coach, including attending required coaches’ meetings.
Comply with Monroe High School rules, District policies, and WIAA and league requirements.
Attend assigned team meetings, practices, and competitions.
Supervise and conduct practices and contests safely, and supervise locker rooms and buses.
Manage uniforms, equipment, and school facilities responsibly.
Assist with press box duties and sideline activities.
Ensure a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards are available at all times.
Monitor athletes’ school attendance, grades, and personal conduct.
Instruct athletes in safety procedures and the need to report injuries immediately.
Teach sport techniques, rules, strategies, and playing tactics.
Attend sport-related clinics and workshops.
Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility.
Respond to player injuries using approved first aid techniques and refer athletes to the team trainer.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and District regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
Serve as a mandatory reporter for incidents including child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, and substance abuse.
Abide by employment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.