Volunteer Athletic Coach

Edmonds School District • Lynnwood, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day! Individuals occupying coaching positions are responsible for developing fundamental skills and an understanding of the rules of the sport in participants, modeling and fostering cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Coaches determine the system of play to be used and develop and implement best strategies and methods to carry out the system. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for participants and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in their program. Coaches must also ensure student-athlete eligibility and monitor their behavior. Coaches oversee the issuance and inventory of equipment, maintain accurate financial and administrative records, and assist with program-related logistics. Coaches are responsible for staying current with industry standards, rules, and coaching techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalency diploma (GED).
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Developing fundamental skills and an understanding of the rules of the sport in participants.
• Modeling and fostering cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
• Determining the system of play to be used and developing and implementing best strategies and methods to carry out the system.
• Maintaining a safe environment for participants.
• Fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in their program.
• Ensuring student-athlete eligibility and monitoring their behavior.
• Overseeing the issuance and inventory of equipment.
• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
• Assisting with program-related logistics.
• Staying current with industry standards, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to health care services through the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA).
• Eligibility for SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board) state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.
• Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED