Athletic Coach

We welcome your application as an athletic coach, for both paid and volunteer positions.

ABOUT SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT

In Sequim School District our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive. We are looking for candidates passionate about pursuing their calling to education who will partner with us to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS! The Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and respectful environment so each student thrives.

ABOUT THE CITY OF SEQUIM: Surrounded by natural beauty and full of small-town charm, Sequim is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lavender lovers and is one of the driest places in western Washington. An active arts community, vibrant downtown, and diverse culinary options make Sequim the cultural and commercial heart of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula.

BASIC FUNCTION:              

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.  At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to formulation of strong character, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self confidence. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the school.  The community/parent pressure to winning performance is taxing, however it must not over-ride the objectives of good sportsmanship, good mental health and safety.   The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor, and due process predicament.   Although this job description is intended to give guidance, the expectation is that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment at all times.

Minimum Criteria/Qualifications

• Preferred candidate should possess a valid Washington teaching certificate and be willing to assume a teaching position in a needed teaching area at the coaching site and/or be presently employed within the district (preferred)
• Candidate should have previous coaching experience (preferred)
• Candidate must be able to meet the needs of the school as determined by the principal
• Candidate must be knowledgeable and competent in coaching theory, techniques and rules for sport assigned.
• Candidate must be able to meet the school’s instructional/coaching schedule needed for assignment
• Complete all required coaching certifications as well as provide certifications in concussion recognition/response training, first aid and CPR
• Candidate must be knowledgeable and competent in the areas of care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic sports injury, first aid, emergency procedures, and child or adolescent psychology appropriate for the age group
• Candidate must show a proven ability to work positively with athletes, parents, community, and coaching staff
• Candidate must prove a demonstrated ability to build and sustain a winning athletic program
• Candidate must be able to meet the required time schedule of the assignment

Representative Duties:

Organization and Communication:

1. Send information/correspondence to players, parents, and school personnel
2. Conduct orientation programs for parents, athletes, and assistant coaches
3. Work with Athletic Director and/or other coaches to develop non-league schedule and confirm league schedule
4. Develop procedures and establish open communication with parents and athletes to address any issues or concerns related to the team
5. Establish partnerships with local businesses and community
6. Develop positive working relationships with media
7. Provide input on budget priorities and equipment needs as well as support for fundraisers

Administrative:

1. Work in conjunction with Athletic Director on preparation of budget for the sport being coached
2. Manage the ordering, inventory, repairing and cleaning of all sport specific equipment
3. Establish a systematic method of distributing, collecting and inventorying equipment
4. Work with Athletic Director to secure officials for non-league home games
5. Work with Athletic Director in making arrangements for transportation to away games in accordance with school board policies
6. Implement and follow all WIAA and school athletic codes, rules  and philosophies
7. Ensure completion of yearly physical exam and existence of insurance by and for each athlete
8. Work with Athletic Director, Counselor and District Administration to confirm both residential and academic eligibility of each athlete
9. Distribute team rosters, contest schedules, and contest locations to all players, parents/guardians and school personnel
10. Monitor athlete class attendance, behavior and academic progress
11. Work with Athletic Director to establish set practice times and locations
12. Supervise and direct activities of all assistant coaches or volunteers
13. Ensure quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written correspondence with the media
14. Work with Athletic Director to determine and procure any team awards

Training and preparation of Athletes:

1. Hold fair and equitable tryouts
2. Provide all team rules and regulations to team members
3. Provide training on all rules and skills of the specific sport
4. Provide training on physical conditioning and injury prevention
5. Institute, teach and monitor all drills
6. Provide appropriate sport specific tactical training
7. Provide positive motivation
8. Discipline players as necessary in accordance with team, school, league, section  and WIIA rules
9. Select , direct, and monitor activities of any team managers
10. Confer with medical personnel for proper approval prior to allowing any injured player to return to athletic activity.
11. Other task as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal

This general outline illustrates the type of work.  It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned.

Supervision:  

Reports to Athletic Director and/or building principal or designee.  Supervises all assistant coaches and volunteers.

Physical Characteristics:   

• Speak clearly
• See to read
• Bend, stoop, reach and lift to perform tasks

Working Conditions:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.