Head Coach Girls Flag Football - Hunt
About The Position
The Head Coach Girls Flag Football instructs middle school athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach must follow building, Tacoma School District, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The season is Session 2, from November 4, 2026, through January 7, 2027, with an expected start date of November 4, 2026. The position pays $17.13 per hour and offers no benefits. The coach plans and runs a safe, effective sports program; supervises and motivates students; teaches skills and sportsmanship; communicates program information and rules to students and parents; and coordinates practices, facilities, equipment, injuries, records, and related administrative processes with athletic directors. Practices are conducted after school four days per week for seventh- and eighth-grade teams and two days per week for sixth-grade teams. The coach attends athletic meetings, maintains current knowledge of sport rules and coaching practices, and performs related duties as assigned. Work takes place in athletic facilities and may involve outdoor conditions, lifting or moving sports equipment, demonstrating sports skills, and exposure to infectious diseases and inclement weather.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience as an assistant coach, or a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and ability and meets federal and state requirements.
- Must be at least 21 years old under WIAA regulations.
- First Aid Certificate and CPR card required.
- Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Knowledge of effective coaching practices and techniques for the sport.
- Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
- Ability to motivate students and deal fairly with student athletes.
- Ability to conduct oneself ethically and exemplarily, and maintain poise and composure during practices and games.
- Ability to relate to students with differing athletic abilities and establish effective relationships with people in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities and maintain accurate records and files.
- Physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Supervise student athletes to promote effective learning through athletic participation.
- Plan, develop, and implement the sport program to prepare athletes physically and mentally; establish seasonal behavioral objectives, administer discipline fairly, emphasize safety, provide opportunities for success, and share program information with parents.
- Inform participants about district policies, regulations, and the extracurricular activity contract before the season.
- Organize and conduct instructive practices after school: four days per week for seventh- and eighth-grade teams and two days per week for sixth-grade teams.
- Teach fundamental sport skills, prepare daily practice activities, and maintain practice records.
- Promote good sportsmanship among team members and coaches.
- Coordinate facility use with the building athletic director and follow district and building procedures for budgeting and purchasing equipment through ASB.
- Follow district injury procedures, report students with incapacitating injuries to the building athletic director, and maintain injury records with that director.
- Inform students and parents about eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules; post and distribute the rules.
- Issue, track, collect, clean, and store equipment; conduct weekly equipment safety checks; hold students responsible for lost equipment; and complete inventory lists for the building athletic director.
- Provide written recommendations to the building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation issues.
- Assist building and district athletic directors in achieving school athletic program objectives.
- Attend district and building athletic meetings when called by athletic directors.
- Maintain current knowledge by attending clinics and workshops and keeping up with WIAA and Tacoma School District rule changes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
