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Athletics | Assistant Softball Coach | West Seattle High School – Seattle Public Schools – Seattle, WA
Overview of Position
This is a stipend position $2,205.00
Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with the Varsity team, coaches the 2nd and/or 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.
Essential Functions
- Prepare student athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
- Enhance 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/KingCo League rules, regulations and league by-laws.
- 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.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to
building Athletic Director. Receives direction from the Head
Coach.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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 to 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 fund-raising activities
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires substantial extra hours, 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
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