Unified Head Basketball and Soccer Coach - Foss High School

Tacoma Public Schools•Foss High 2112 S. Tyler St., WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a Unified Head Basketball and Soccer Coach at Foss High School. The position instructs high school athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach must follow building, district, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The coach supervises assistant coaches and student athletes; plans and implements the sports program; organizes regular practices; teaches sport fundamentals; promotes safety and sportsmanship; and communicates with students and families about program expectations, eligibility, and rules. The role also coordinates facilities, equipment, transportation, injuries, records, awards, and program recommendations with the building athletic director and other district staff. The expected start date is November 16, 2026, and the season runs from November 16 through May 29, 2027. Compensation is $19.93 per hour, with no benefits.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least three years of experience as an assistant coach, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and meets federal and state requirements.
Must be at least 21 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 effective coaching practices and techniques for the particular sport.
Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards, motivate students, deal fairly with student athletes, and conduct oneself ethically and exemplarily.
Ability to maintain poise and composure during practices and games and relate to students with differing athletic abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and others in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities and maintain accurate records and files.

Responsibilities

Supervise assistant coaches and student athletes to promote effective student learning through athletic participation.
Plan, develop, and implement an effective sport program that prepares athletes physically and mentally, sets seasonal behavioral objectives, applies discipline fairly, emphasizes safety, and creates opportunities for participants to succeed.
Schedule preseason meetings with parents and inform participants about district policies, regulations, and the extracurricular activity contract.
Organize regular, stimulating, and instructive practices; teach fundamental sport skills; prepare daily practice activities; and maintain practice records.
Promote good sportsmanship among team members and coaches and comply with the district Coaches’ Handbook.
Coordinate facility use with the building athletic director; follow district procedures for ASB budgeting and equipment purchases, injury handling, injury records, and transportation arrangements.
Inform students and parents about eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules, and post and distribute the rules.
Manage equipment issuance, return, cleaning, storage, safety checks, lost-equipment accountability, and inventory records.
Issue letters and awards under established written regulations and provide written recommendations to the building athletic director concerning the program, facilities, and transportation.
Assist the building athletic director and district athletic director in achieving the objectives of the school’s athletic program.
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 district rule changes.
Perform related duties as assigned.