Mead High School Head Boys Soccer Coach

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mead High School is seeking a Head Boys Soccer Coach for Spring 2027. The coach provides knowledge, motivation, and leadership so students can develop their potential while participating in an athletic program that supports physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. The role includes instructing athletes in soccer techniques, rules, and safety; planning and conducting practices; supervising athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and related activities; and promoting sportsmanship, a healthy lifestyle, and the school’s interscholastic program. Regular practice time is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The head coach works with the Athletic Director on scheduling practices and competitions, assisting with selection and evaluation of assistant coaches, assigning assistant-coach duties, and coordinating athlete participation with assistant coaches. The coach maintains athlete eligibility and behavior standards, communicates with families and school administrators, and complies with district, conference, state, and WIAA rules and safety procedures.

Employment terms and salary are governed by the Mead ExtraCurricular Employees Association collective bargaining agreement and district policies. The salary range is $5,022 to $8,741 per contract; documented paid coaching experience may determine salary placement. Post-season work beyond the last regularly scheduled GSL contest may qualify for a stipend. Employees who are not employed in another district position accrue sick leave at one hour per 40 hours worked. Employees who are not in another benefit-qualifying position and work 630 hours during a school year become benefit-eligible for the remainder of that school year. Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old for a head coach.
• Must hold current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Understand the sport, including its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Be able to plan practices and events and organize necessary materials and personnel.
• Work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.
• Complete required application materials, including a resume, a letter of interest, and at least three professional reference email addresses.
• Successful candidate must complete fingerprinting and receive Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearance.
• Verify identity and United States work authorization before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Type II Driver’s License preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in sport techniques, rules, and safety practices.
• Develop and organize a practice program and conduct practices according to agreed schedules.
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and other athletic activities, from the start of scheduled activities until all athletes are picked up.
• Promote the school's interscholastic program in harmony with the overall school program.
• Model ethical and moral conduct and respect and support contest officials.
• Promote sportsmanship and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes.
• Ensure athletes submit required documentation and complete required medical examinations before the regular practice season.
• Communicate team rules and athletic department guidelines to parents, and confer with parents or guardians about student performance or conduct as needed.
• Know and follow the student-athlete handbook, state, conference, district, and WIAA regulations, safety laws, district policies, and injury-care and prevention procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for injuries and recognize and follow athletes' health plans.
• Provide equal opportunities to athletes in accordance with the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Complete the annual WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved clinic for the sport being coached.
• Maintain valid first aid and CPR certifications and complete training required by the District and WIAA.
• Perform other related duties assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.
• Work with the Athletic Director to schedule practices and competitions.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches, and assign duties to assistant coaches as needed.
• Determine athlete participation during practices and games, including team level and playing time, with input from assistant coaches and in conjunction with the assistant coach at the respective level.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Work with the Athletic Director and Athletic Administrative Assistant to prepare and maintain lists of players eligible for athletic contests under district procedures.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director and Building Administration about athletes and the sports season.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Sick leave accrual for employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District: one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Post-season pay stipend for authorized playoff, extended, or equivalent activities worked after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed