Northwood 7th/8th Head Boys Track Coach

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Middle School is hiring a Head Boys Track Coach for the 7th/8th grade team for Spring 2027. The coach will provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership so students can develop their potential in an activity that contributes to their physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. The coach will instruct and supervise athletes, plan and conduct practices, support safe and sportsmanlike participation, and coordinate with the Athletic Director, assistant coaches, school administration, parents, and athletes.

The position is governed by the collective bargaining agreement of the Mead ExtraCurricular Employees Association and Mead School District policies and procedures. The stated salary range is $3,311–$5,377 per contract, with placement based in part on documented paid coaching experience. Additional pay may be provided for authorized postseason or extended activities. Sick leave and benefits eligibility are described for employees who meet the stated work-hour conditions; standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old for a head coach.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Understand the sport, including safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practices, coaching preparation, competitions, and related activities.
• Ability to plan practices and events and organize the materials and personnel needed to carry out the activity.
• Ability to work positively, professionally, and equitably with students, colleagues, parents, and officials.
• Submit a resume, letter of interest, and at least three professional reference email addresses as part of a complete application.
• Complete identity and United States work-authorization verification before employment begins; successful candidate must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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 schedule and conduct practices as agreed.
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and related athletic activities, including ensuring participants are supervised until they are picked up.
• Promote the school's interscholastic program and align the team program with the overall school program.
• Model high ethical and moral conduct and support contest officials.
• Promote sportsmanship and pride in athletes, the team, school, and community, and encourage healthy lifestyles.
• Ensure athletes submit required documentation and complete required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate team rules and athletic department guidelines to parents, and confer with parents or guardians about student performance or conduct as needed.
• Understand and follow the student-athlete handbook, state, conference, and district regulations, safety laws, and district policies.
• Follow injury care and prevention procedures, complete accident reports, and recognize and adhere to athletes' health plans.
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes in accordance with the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Complete annual WIAA general rules and sport-specific rule clinics, maintain required first aid and CPR certifications, and complete District- and WIAA-required training.
• 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 selecting and evaluating 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 supervise athletes at all times.
• Work with the Athletic Director and Athletic Administrative Assistant to prepare and maintain lists of players eligible for contests under District procedures.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director and building administration about athletes and the sports season.

Benefits

• Sick leave accrual for eligible employees who are not also employed in other District positions: 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Benefit eligibility for employees who are not also employed in other benefit-qualifying District positions and work 630 hours within a school year, for the remainder of that school year.
• Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability, provided through SEBB.
• Post-season pay stipend for authorized playoff, extended, or equivalent activities after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest.

What This Job Offers

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