Assistant Coach- High School Football

Granger School District No. 204

Job Description
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach- High School Football

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must successfully pass and maintain a clean criminal record.
2. Compliance with district policies and drug-free workplace requirements.
3. Previous coaching experience and/or experience working with secondary-aged students preferred.
4. Knowledge of WIAA rules, district procedures, and interscholastic athletic programs.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration.
6. Ability to promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and student leadership.

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and Athletics Director

JOB GOAL: To assist the Head Coach and Athletics Director in providing a positive, safe, and competitive Football program that promotes student growth, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and athletic skill development.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the Football program.
2. Provide instruction in football fundamentals, skills development, conditioning, and game strategies.
3. Assist with organizing and conducting team practices, tryouts, and competitions.
4. Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and respect among student athletes.
5. Encourage student participation and academic success.
6. Communicate expectations, schedules, team rules, and program information to students and families.
7. Assist with supervision of student athletes during practices, games, travel, tournaments, and team activities.
8. Assists with maintaining accurate attendance records for practices, games, and all sport-related activities.
9. Maintain compliance with WIAA regulations, league requirements, district policies, and athletic department expectations.
10. Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities including CPR/First Aid and WIAA coaching requirements.
11. Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, locker rooms, and practice areas.
12. Promote a safe environment and implement injury prevention practices.
13. Ensure medical authorization forms, athletic clearances, and required participation documents are completed and maintained.
14. Report injuries, discipline concerns, safety concerns, or other significant incidents to the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director promptly.
15. Support off-season conditioning, camps, clinics, and summer program activities as directed.
16. Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for students.

1. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

1. Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
2. Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
3. Promote equity, inclusion, and positive behavior aligned with district expectations.
4. Maintain accurate records and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletics Director, or building administration.

ABILITY TO PERFORM JOB TASKS AS FOLLOWS:

• Lift and carry athletic equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and demonstrate athletic movements for extended periods of time.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel with student athletes for competitions and team activities.
• Meet deadlines and work under time constraints during athletic seasons.
• Maintain general good health and physical stamina appropriate for coaching responsibilities.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: For classified employees serving in extracurricular coaching positions, compensation shall comply with applicable wage and hour laws.

1. Classified employees serving in coaching assignments must accurately record all hours worked on district-approved time sheets.
2. Classified employees working extracurricular assignments shall be compensated at an hourly rate no less than the applicable Washington State minimum wage.
3. Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek, including combined district employment and extracurricular assignments, shall be compensated at the applicable overtime rate in accordance with federal and state law, including 29 CFR 778.419.
4. Maximum allowable hours for each extracurricular assignment will be determined by the business office based on the assigned stipend amount and anticipated overtime obligations.
5. Employees may not exceed approved hours without prior authorization from the business office.
6. The District’s intent is to maintain fairness and consistency among coaching positions so compensation aligns as closely as possible with the approved stipend schedule; however, actual compensation may vary as necessary to comply with overtime laws.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Has authority over student athletes and student managers as assigned under the supervision of the Head Coach and Athletics Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contractual agreement in accordance with district policies, WIAA regulations, negotiated agreements, and administrative directives.

LENGTH: Seasonal position covering the complete athletic season, including postseason participation if applicable. This assignment is for a single season only and is not subject to renewal or guarantee of reappointment for subsequent seasons.

SCHEDULE: As determined by practice schedules, competitions, and assigned activities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by the Board of Directors, district supplemental schedules, negotiated agreements, and applicable wage and hour laws.

EVALUATION: Completed by the Athletics Director and/or designee in collaboration with the head coach at the conclusion of the season.

Adopted: 5-29-12

REV: 5/2026

Salary : $4,500 - $4,916