Tacoma School District - Tacoma, WA
posted 6 days ago
Tacoma, WA
About the position
This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and abide by all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
- Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the particular sport to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests.
- Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week.
- Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director.
- Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport.
- Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance.
- Makes written recommendations to building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- A minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach.
- Must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA Regulation).
- First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Benefits
- Position is not benefit eligible.
