Head Coach - Baseball @ MHS #1607

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

About The Position

To plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper condition in the assigned sport, designed to meet the needs and interest of student athletes. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement as well as competitiveness. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students. To provide overall coordination of the assigned sport. Applicants are encouraged to review Board Policy and Procedures 4295 to understand the District’s philosophy and direction for its interscholastic activities. Candidates for coaching positions are screened and interviewed by the high school assistant principal in charge of athletics and/or principal. To apply for a coaching job, candidates submit a completed application and a letter of interest to the Personnel Department.

Requirements

Valid First Aid/CPR card prior to assuming any coaching responsibility
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Assigned sport and rules and regulations governing the sport including WIAA guidelines
Current educational research and issues related to student athletes
Effective coaching techniques for developing student athletes
Inventory and budgeting procedures

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport and at the same level
Previous teaching experience at the same level as the assigned sport

Responsibilities

Teaching sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
Building positive public relations in the school, with parents of athletes and in the community
Providing direction to assistant coaches and being responsible for their conduct
Supporting and enforcing the District’s rules/regulations and code of conduct for athletes
Complying with Monroe High School rules, District policies, League and WIAA requirements
Ensuring that discipline of athletes is firm, fair, consistent and aligned with District policies and student athlete Code of Conduct
Accepting responsibility for conduct/dress of student athletes
Maintaining communications with high school administrators and other head coaches including attending required coaches’ meetings.
Ensuring that all team meetings, practices and competitions are under the direction of and supervised by a coach
Supervising and conducting practices and contests safely; supervising locker rooms and buses
Working with secretary assigned to athletics to coordinate practice schedules, competition calendar, and transportation
Managing uniforms, equipment and school facilities in a responsible manner
Submitting an annual budget
Monitoring athletes' school attendance, grades and personal conduct; ensuring that athletes have complied with physical, insurance, ASB card and eligibility rules prior to any participation
Setting up and supervising any off-season conditioning program as approved by the administration
Recommending letter awards
Organizing year end award presentations
Preparing year-end written summary evaluation of the program and recommendations for improvements
Ensuring the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times
Instructing athletes in safety procedures and the need to report injuries immediately to the coach
Teaching sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics
Attending clinics/workshops related to the sport
Conditioning athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
Responding to player injuries with approved first aid techniques and referral to team trainer; ensuring that injured athletes have appropriate release before returning to participation
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
Maintain regular punctual attendance.