Head Coach Girls Track - Lincoln High School

Tacoma Public Schools • Lincoln High 701 S. 37th St., WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach Girls Track at Lincoln High School assists in carrying out the objectives of the athletic program. The coach must understand and follow building, Tacoma School District, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The season runs from March 1, 2027, through May 29, 2027. The position pays $27.46 per hour and is not benefits eligible.

The coach supervises student athletes and supports their physical and mental preparation, learning, safety, and development through athletic participation. The coach helps organize regular, instructive practice sessions, teaches fundamental track skills, promotes sportsmanship, administers discipline fairly, and follows district injury procedures. The role also includes equipment distribution, safety checks, inventory and recordkeeping, attendance at athletic meetings, and keeping current with coaching practices and rule changes.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Some coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability and meets federal and state requirements.
• Must be at least 19 years of age under WIAA regulations.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR card, and AED training.
• Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the particular sport and ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
• Ability to deal fairly with and motivate student athletes, conduct oneself ethically and exemplarily, and maintain poise during practices and games.
• Ability to work with students of differing athletic abilities and establish effective relationships in a multicultural, socioeconomically diverse setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• 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.
• Assist the head coach in preparing athletes physically and mentally for athletic contests.
• Administer discipline fairly and consistently, emphasize safety precautions, and provide opportunities for participants to succeed.
• Assist with regular practice sessions that develop athletes’ potential; teach fundamental sport skills and promote good sportsmanship.
• Follow regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook and district procedures for handling injuries.
• Oversee equipment issuance, maintain issuance records, ensure equipment is returned, cleaned, and stored, conduct weekly equipment safety checks, hold students responsible for lost equipment, and provide inventory lists to the building athletic director.
• Attend district and building athletic meetings as called by the building athletic director and/or district athletic director.
• Keep coaching knowledge current by attending clinics and workshops and tracking WIAA and Tacoma School District rule changes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED