Head Coach Girls Wrestling - Foss High School

Tacoma Public Schools

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Expected Start Date : November 11, 2024

Season Dates : November 11 - March 7

Salary Level : $27.40

This position instructs high 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

• Supervises assistant coaches and student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
• 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.
• Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, and conducted on a regular daily basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential.
• Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director.
• Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport.
• Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance.
• Issues letters and awards in accordance with previously established written regulations on file with the building athletic director.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and / or district athletic director.
• Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other sports facilities;

physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of three 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.

Licenses / Special Requirements

First Aid Certificate, CPR card and AED training are required. Red Cross Safety Training or Lifeguard certification is also required for swimming, diving and water polo coaches.

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 and exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes.
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities.
• Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files.

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.

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