Coach - Jv Baseball (One Or More) @ Ferris High School, Cl Temp.

Spokane Public Schools • Ferris High School - Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified coaches for one or more junior varsity and freshman baseball openings at Ferris High School. Coaches are expected to support a loving, collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive, work positively with a diverse community of learners, collaborate with colleagues, and grow through feedback. The coach develops students’ skills and attitudes and carries out duties described in the school activities handbook. This is a temporary extracurricular coaching role with an anticipated start date of ASAP.

The position includes supervision and conduct of the team, administration of activity requirements, communication with school staff and families, participation in required meetings, and care of equipment. Work schedule and hours may change depending on program and district needs. A fingerprint background check is required for prospective employees.

Employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick and personal days, and paid holidays, subject to applicable agreements and eligibility. Benefit-eligible employees may also have access to life and AD&D insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, retirement plans, and optional employee-paid benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them to develop a successful program.
• Understanding of the activity, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, evidenced by coursework and successful coaching of the activity.
• Ability to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of the activity.
• Ability to plan practices and events and organize the materials and people needed to carry out the sport or activity.
• Ability to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.
• Ability to work positively, professionally, and equitably with student coaches, colleagues, and other staff.
• Physical stamina to conduct the sport or activity and withstand varied weather conditions.
• Ability to implement the policies, rules, and regulations in the school activities handbook.
• Fingerprint background check required for prospective employees.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or college training preferred.
• Current first-aid certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school policies, rules, and regulations are followed as outlined by the building principal, activities coordinator, and activities handbook.
• Directly supervise and conduct the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• Conduct oneself and the program professionally and develop students’ skills and attitudes.
• Inform the principal of program changes.
• Administer activity requirements, including insurance requirements, parent or guardian approval cards, team rosters, accident reports, uniform accountability, team transportation, and security of athletes’ personal property.
• Emphasize safety precautions and use appropriate training and injury procedures.
• Distribute activity information and schedules to building principals, the secretary, parents, and participants.
• Attend meetings called by the activities coordinator; pre-season and post-season meetings are required as part of the coaching contract.
• Care for and maintain activity equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB for employees working at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick and personal days, and paid holidays may be available, subject to applicable agreements and eligibility.
• Standard life and AD&D insurance offered at no cost to benefit-eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential counseling, consultation, and referral services for eligible employees and their dependent family members.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan; eligible employees may choose a lifetime pension or a hybrid pension and investment plan.
• Voluntary retirement savings programs, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or a district 403(b) plan.
• Optional employee-paid benefits may include Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED