Job Description

Salary : $0.00 Annually Location : Hunt Middle 6501 S. 10th St., WA Job Type: Hourly Job Number: 24-25-03802 Department: K12 Support Division: Secondary Education / K12 Opening Date: 01/09/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description Tacoma Public Schools Expected Start Date: 1/15/2025 (Coaches Meeting) Season Dates: Session 3 (2/10/2025-4/4/2025) Salary Level: $16.28/hour Position is not benefit eligible Examples Of Duties This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and abide by all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
2. Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the particular sport to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests; formulates behavioral objectives for the coming sports season; administers discipline when necessary in a fair and consistent manner; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success; shares information with parents (rules, schedule, practice days and times) to review the total scope of program; informs participants prior to season about the district's policies and regulations and extracurricular activity contract.
3. Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week, immediately after school with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; prepares daily practice activities and keeps records on file; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches.
4. Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director; follows building and district procedures for budgeting and purchase of equipment through ASB; follows district procedures for handling injuries; submits to the building athletic director a list of names of students who sustain incapacitating injuries during the season; maintains injury records in conjunction with the building athletic director.
5. Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport; posts rules and issues them to each participant.
6. Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment; performs weekly safety check for all equipment; holds students responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and provides copies to the building athletic director.
7. Makes written recommendations to building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems; assists the building athletic director and district athletic director in achieving the objectives of the school's athletic program.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director.
2. Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current with regard to rule changes as adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District
3. Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other sports facility; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach; must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA Regulation) or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements. Allowable Substitution Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources department for comparability. Licenses/Special Requirements First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the particular sport. Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards. Ability to motivate students. Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times. Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games. Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities. Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files. Supplemental Information This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Civil Rights Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252, [email protected] Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, [email protected] 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen 253-571-1085, [email protected] Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357. : This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools. 01 ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition? Yes No 02 ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description? Yes No 03 ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description? Yes No 04 ATH3: Do you certify that you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 05 ATH2: Do you have or are you willing to obtain current First Aid, CPR and AED within 14 calendar days of a job offer? If you have these current certificates, ensure that you have entered them on the Credentials tab of your candidate profile. Yes No 06 ATH5 Are you able and willing to work outside of regular day work hours, in the evening and on the weekends, as directed? 07 ATH4 Please describe your coaching experience related to this sport. Required Question Tacoma Public Schools, WA

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Relief, Immediate start, Outdoor, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week,

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