Purpose: The job of head coach at the high school level is done for the purpose of providing education, leadership, supervision and organization of the assigned building interscholastic team.

Coaching Required Attachments:

• 3 Coaching reference Forms and/or Letters
• First Aid/CPR Card

Prior experience coaching cross country at the high school level or above. Demonstrated ability to successfully work and communicate in a respectful and professional manner with coaches, staff, students, parents and community members. First Aid/CPR/Concussion training required prior to first day of practice. Further WIAA/OSD required training completed within first 2 weeks of season.

As a condition of employment, all Olympia School District employees must provide valid proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a valid religious or medical exemption. Verified proof of full vaccination status or an approved religious or medical exemption are required before being cleared to start work.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport/activity.
• Provides direct ongoing supervision of all athletes, mangers and assistant coach’s before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions, games, travel and other school-sanctioned events.
• Develops appropriate objectives for the assigned sport/activity.
• Develops a written copy of duties and expectations, meets individually and as a group, and conducts required evaluations with/for all assistant coaches.
• Maintains current knowledge of all national, state, league and district rules and regulations related directly to the assigned sport/activity, student participation and parent/community involvement.
• Manages the sport/activity budget, equipment and supply inventory, orders all necessary equipment and ensures all equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe condition.
• Arranges for and manages all equipment repair and maintance as required by manufacture, insurance provider and district.
• Reports, verbally and in writing, to the building and district Athletic Director any equipment and/or facility found to be in an unsafe condition.
• Continually teaches and emphasizes safety procedures and precautions to all athletes and assistant coaches.
• Reports all injuries using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process.
• Assumes direct responsibility clearing all athletes who are returning to play after an injury through the building Athletic Director.
• Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the OSD Athletic Code Policy 3000), OSD Student Rights and Responsibilities (Policy 3000), Building/Team Rules and Regulations, and WIAA Rules and Regulations.
• Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the building Athletic Director.
• Attends all league meetings directly related to the assigned sport/activity as directed and approved by the building Athletic Director.
• Organizes and conducts, in coordination with building Athletic Director, parent meetings prior to the season and provides ongoing parent communication throughout the season.
• Organizes awards and recognition for athletes/participants.
• Communicates results of each game/match to appropriate media.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, professional development, hearings, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.