Coach - High School Head Football @ Moses Lake High School

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Coach Salary Schedule

POSITION POSTING 

The Moses Lake School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Head Coach for the Moses Lake High School Football Team. The Moses Lake School District is committed to teaching and developing useful, life-long skills in its student-athletes and strives to provide the best opportunities possible for each student-athlete’s success.

THE POSITION

This position is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional coach who has demonstrated the abilities, skills and knowledge to lead a quality football program. The Head Football Coach directs the high school football program, which includes the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams.  

CONTRACT TERM

Fall Season (August to December)

Practice begins August 19, 2026

THE CONFERENCE:

Moses Lake High School is classified as a 4A school by the WIAA and is a member of Columbia Basin Big Nine Athletic Conference (CBBN). Other CBBN member schools include Eastmont, Davis, Eisenhower, Sunnyside, Wenatchee and West Valley (Yakima). The CBBN awards league championships in 22 sports and has a solid reputation as one of the most competitive and successful conferences in Washington State. CBBN teams are consistent participants in WIAA State Championships in various sports and activities.

GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Work with the building administrators to see that the Moses Lake football program conforms to the rules and regulations of the Moses Lake School District, Moses Lake High School, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, and the Columbia Basin Big-9 Athletic Conference.
• Establish and coordinate the selection process for the football teams.
• Coordinate the purchase, distribution, collection, storage, and upkeep of all uniforms and equipment.
• Schedule, organize, direct, and supervise practice sessions.
• Schedule and coordinate athletes’ attendance and participation at camps, conferences, and clinics.
• Work with building administrators in the supervision and control of the football accounts. Sound financial practices will be used in both fundraising and expenditure, consistent with the ASB funding laws.
• Coordinate the duties, responsibilities and performance of each football team with the coach of the particular sport.
• Coordinate the transportation of the football team’s out-of-town games.
• Provide supervision for all overnight trips for any of the football teams.
• Accompany and/or be in attendance at sufficient contests for proper supervision and evaluation of athlete performances.
• Be conscious at all times of concern for safety. File an accident report for each injury.   Treat all injuries with discretion, rendering first aid and following up on the status of each injury.
• Maintain eligibility grade checks on all football players.
• Keep the parents of football players informed of trips, activities, expectations, and the status of their children.
• Form a parent support/advisory group, with a parent representative to the Booster Club.
• Exercise sound and discretionary judgment relative to the direction of the football team at all times. 
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid First Aid Certification Card and a valid CPR Certification Card, or possess them by the beginning of practice of 2026/2027 school year.
• Meet and maintain the WIAA Coaching Standards requirements.
• Any combination of training and experience that qualifies the applicant for this position. 
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain a balance of social, academic, and physical development of students.
• Effectively teach football skills.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated emotional stability and control.
• Effective coordination of the football program with other athletic programs and school staff.
• Confirmed evidence of positive role modeling for students and a demonstrated ability to promote self-esteem and self-worth among students.
• Confirmed knowledge and compliance with the rules and regulations of high school football.
• Supported emphasis on appropriate safety precautions and practices.
• Effective communication that focuses on a clearly defined philosophy which emphasizes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Verified coaching techniques in the area of scope and sequence of skill development, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, and practice and game organization.
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• WIAA standards require all coaches to complete sport-specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the start of the season.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michell Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, 509.793.7725, Email: mmusso@mlsd161.org OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509.793.7699, Email: mmusso@mlsd.161.org.