Head Softball Coach

West Valley School District #363 • Spokane, WA

3h

About The Position

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. The Head Coach is responsible for promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and a safe welcoming environment for all student athletes. Daily responsibilities also include supervising all aspects of the sport including eligibility, practices, transportation, awards, equipment purchase and maintenance, equipment inventory, and ensuring the program adheres to district policies/procedures and the WIAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge and experience in sport involved.
• Interpersonal skills which promote strong positive attitudes with students, staff, and community.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must hold and maintain a current first aid card (in addition, a current CPR card is highly recommended).
• Is knowledgeable of rules set down by WIAA and the District.
• Must have current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted.
• Possess a high degree of energy
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate the ability to create an effective educational climate for students and parents.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Motivate through positive techniques

Nice To Haves

• Three years coaching experience preferred.
• Head coaching experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Works with the Athletic Director in establishing non-league schedules for each season.
• Attend meetings as called by the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach.
• Supervise athletes at all times. This includes practice, games (home and away), on buses, and in the locker room.
• Infuse citizenship into coaching arenas.
• Provide a positive, productive climate in the gym.
• Follow school policy and expectations for student athletes.
• Cooperate with other staff regarding help for students in the areas of health, attitude and learning issues.
• Enforce the extra-curricular code.
• At the end of the day, see to it all students are gone, equipment stored, towels picked up, lights out, and doors properly secured.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Notify Athletic Director of all injuries and fill out accident report.
• Teach skills and techniques of the sport but also teach sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
• Enforce, consistently and fairly, the school code for extra-curricular participants.
• Responsible for helping prepare the practice area for that day’s work out.
• Prepare and maintain sporting equipment and gymnasium.
• Notify of injuries/accidents.
• Maintain appropriate first-aid procedures.
• Stay abreast of all new laws and regulations pertaining to sport.
• Communicate with Head Coach.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
• RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.
• PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
• OTHER BENEFITS Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details. Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees