Softball Coach @ PPM #1557

Optional Benefits: The District offers the following optional benefits to coaches, mostly by payroll deduction: Annuities (403(b), Roth) Employee Assistance Program

Position Info:

• Current District Employees must apply within 5 days of the position posting date or the position will remain open until filled. Salary listed is for 2025-26; 2026-27 stipend amounts are to be determined.

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

TITLE: Athletic Coach

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

POSITION SUMMARY

To plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper condition in the assigned sport, designed to meet the needs and interest of student athletes. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement as well as competitiveness. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.

Applicants are encouraged to review Board Policy and Procedures 4295 to understand the District’s philosophy and direction for its interscholastic activities.

Candidates for coaching positions are screened and interviewed by the high school assistant principal in charge of athletics and/or principal. To apply for a coaching job, candidates submit a completed application and a letter of interest to the Personnel Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport and at the same level
• Previous teaching experience at the same level as the assigned sport

Special Requirements

• Valid First Aid/CPR card prior to assuming any coaching responsibilities
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Rules and regulations governing the sport including WIAA guidelines
• Current educational research and issues related to student athletes
• Effective coaching techniques for developing student athletes

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Ethics:

• Teaching sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
• Supporting and enforcing the District’s rules/regulations and code of conduct for athletes
• Maintaining communications with the head coach including attending required coaches’ meeting
• Complying with Monroe High School rules, District policies, and WIAA League requirements

Program Management:

• Assisting the head coach as directed
• Attending all team meetings, practices and competitions as assigned
• Supervising and conducting practices and contests safely; supervising locker rooms and buses
• Managing uniforms, equipment and school facilities in a responsible manner
• Assisting with press box duties and side line activities
• Ensuring the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times
• Monitoring athletes' school attendance, grades and personal conduct

Coaching Skill:

• Instructing athletes in safety procedures and the need to report injuries immediately to the coach
• Teaching sports techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics
• Attending clinics/workshops related to the sport
• Conditioning athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
• Responding to player injuries with approved first aid techniques and referral to team trainer
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Use of a personal computer
• Use of a telephone and other office equipment
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception
• Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills
• Exert 10 to 20 pounds of force on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of an assistant coach and is represented by Monroe Education Association collective bargaining unit. The position of head coach will work a schedule determined by the athletic season. Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Coaching salaries vary depending on the coaching assignment, coaching experience, and the level of competition.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

Created: April 2017