Assistant Coach - Flag Football

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach at the high school level assists with the education, leadership, supervision, and organization of the assigned interscholastic sport or activity. For flag football, the coach provides leadership and organization as directed by the Head Coach and building Athletic Director, supervises athletes and support personnel during practices, conditioning, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events, and supports the District and building philosophy and goals for student activities. The role includes maintaining knowledge of applicable national, state, league, and District rules; teaching safety procedures; reporting unsafe equipment or facilities and athlete injuries; monitoring student compliance with athletic codes and rules; and promptly reporting suspected violations. The Assistant Coach completes the annual evaluation process and may participate in parent conferences, professional development, hearings, site meetings, and other meetings as needed. Required coaching attachments include a resume, three coaching reference forms and/or letters, and a First Aid/CPR card. First Aid, CPR, and concussion training must be completed before the first day of practice. Further WIAA/OSD-required training must be completed within the first two weeks of the season. The Olympia School District encourages candidates who can contribute to increased staff diversity to identify their relevant strengths and experiences.

Requirements

Prior experience as an Assistant, Head, or Approved Volunteer Coach in the designated sport or activity.
Prior experience coaching football at the high school level or above.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate respectfully and professionally with coaches, staff, students, parents, and community members.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Current WIAA/OSD-approved training in Head Injuries/Concussions.
At minimum, WIAA Continuous Training Level status.
Successful completion of WIAA Rules tests and/or the WIAA Officials test for the specific sport.
Ability to motivate student athletes and communicate with individuals and groups from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with coaches, administrators, staff, and support personnel; organize and manage assigned aspects of the sport; and support District and building philosophy, goals, and objectives for student activities.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish cooperative professional working relationships, and meet schedules and deadlines.
First Aid, CPR, and concussion training must be completed before the first day of practice; further WIAA/OSD-required training must be completed within the first two weeks of the season.

Nice To Haves

WIAA Experienced or Preferred Coaching Standard status.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and organization for the assigned sport or activity as directed by the Head Coach and building Athletic Director.
Direct and supervise athletes, managers, and support personnel before, during, and after practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other assigned school-sanctioned events.
Maintain current knowledge of national, state, league, and District rules and regulations related to the sport, student participation, and parent/community involvement.
Report in writing to the Head Coach any equipment or facility found to be unsafe.
Teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to athletes throughout the season.
Complete the annual evaluation process within established timelines.
Report injuries immediately using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process, and communicate with the Head Coach about injuries and return-to-play timelines.
Monitor student compliance with the OSD Athletic Code, OSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, building and team rules, and WIAA rules.
Report violations or suspected violations of established rules to the Head Coach and building Athletic Director within 24 hours of becoming aware of them.
Assist other personnel as required to support completion of their work activities.
Participate in meetings such as parent conferences, professional development, hearings, and site meetings as needed.