Athletics

Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Sites, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25776
Department: Athletics Administration
Opening Date: 04/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Subject Area: N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE: 0.0

Overview of Position
Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with the Varsity team, coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team including assisting in providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.

Position reports to: Building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to Building Athletic Director. Receives direction from Head Coach.
Please note this position is paid based on student participation numbers and compensated by way of a seasonal stipend. Individuals whom are hired after the start date may be determined to receive a pro rated stipend based on the amount of time worked in the assignment.
Essential Functions

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
• Enhances student athlete's personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
• Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.
• Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.

• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
• Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
• Assists the Head Coach in management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.
• Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective?functioning of the work unit.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport
• Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning

Skills in

• Coaching and motivating athletes
• Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions

Ability in

• Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment

• To be fair and consistent when working with students
• To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sites

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 19 years of age.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License.

PREFERRED:
Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
This position is not eligible for benefits

Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it
01

Are you a current Seattle Public School employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your Middle School specific preference. You may select as many as you wish.

• Aki Kurose Middle School
• Denny Intl Middle School
• Eckstein Middle School
• Hamilton Middle School
• Jane Addams Middle School
• Madison Middle School
• McClure Middle School
• Meany Middle School
• Mercer Middle School
• Robert Eaglestaff Middle School
• Washington Middle School
• Whitman Middle School
• Broadview Thomson K8
• Boren K8
• Catharine Blaine K8
• Hazel Wolf K8
• Orca K8
• Licton Springs K8
• Pathfinder K8
• Salmon Bay K8
• South Shore K8
• Tops K8

03

Please indicate your preference related to Middle School Sport. You may select more than one.

• Fall - Cross Country
• Fall - Soccer (Boys)
• Fall - Soccer (Girls)
• Fall - Slowpitch
• Fall - Swim/Dive (Girls)
• Fall - Volleyball
• Winter - Basketball (Boys)
• Winter - Basketball (Girls)

04

Have you scheduled Fingerprinting with SPS or been fingerprinted with another School institution in the past two years? (current SPS employees do not need to be re printed)

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate the date of fingerprint appointment with Seattle Public Schools or approx date you were previously fingerprinted with a WA State School district (example: 07/01/2024):
06

Do you confirm understanding that the cost of fingerprints as well as necessary first and CPR certification falls under the responsibility of the volunteer/applicant?

• Yes
• No

07

Please acknowledge your understanding that references you list in this Pool application will receive system generated online forms to complete on your behalf. Please include professional references that can best speak to your abilities.

• Yes
• No

08

Please ensure that you include relevant professional references to your online application. Current and or most recent supervisory reference will be necessary. Please acknowledge you understand.

• Yes
• No

09

Please confirm your understanding that you are not eligible to report to work with students in any coaching capacity until formally cleared by Athletics and the HR dept. This requirement is expected of all new coaches including current SPS employees of all designations.

• Yes
• No

10

if hired, utilization and management of SPS district email is required. Important communication is delivered via district email and lack of utilization and missed messages may result in lack of compliance and potential termination of employment. Please answer below to acknowledge your understanding of this expectation upon hire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question