Event Coordinator - High School Fall Event Coordinator (0.5 FTE)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Coaching Salary Schedule

Coaches will receive payment no later than June 30, 2026.

POSITION POSTING

The Moses Lake School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Field Event Coordinator.

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 20 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the position and comply with the policies/procedures set forth by the MLHS Principal, Athletic Director, and the Moses Lake School District.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting event preparation and successful experience in working with coaches and secondary school student athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, community and staff.
• Organizational skills needed to insure a well-managed program.
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to start of season.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• WIAA standards require all coaches, prior to the beginning of the third year of coaching, to:
  • Complete the ASEP Coaching Principles Course from ASEP.com; or
  • Complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course; or
  • Attend all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School or other Coaches Schools as approved by the WIAA; or
  • Complete least thirty (30) hours of coach’s education courses.
• WIAA standards require coaches complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of coaching education courses each three year period following the initial two year cycle.
• WIAA standards require high school Head Coaches annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.
• The WIAA recommends high school coaches annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with the building administrators to see that all activities conform 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 Nine Athletic Conference. Act in a manner representative of Moses Lake School District at all times.
• Work with the Athletic Department to schedule, organize, coordinate and supervise home athletic events.
• Be in attendance at sufficient contests for proper supervision and evaluation.
• Be conscious at all times of concern for safety. File an accident report for each injury.
• Work with the Athletic Department to prepare information for Fall Athletic Events, including but not limited to Stadium set-up and Athletic website information.
• Must be able to drive off-campus for various activities.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory attendance or be excused for proper supervision and evaluation.
• Set-up and organize all home contest’s playing surfaces, game administration devices and spectator seating areas. Included in this would be game equipment conversion to prepare the field of play, scoreboard or announcing implements as well as team dressing facilities.
• Be responsible for using School District equipment in a satisfactory manner as well as reporting to Athletic Director regarding any unsafe equipment or playing area.
• Greet all visiting teams, showing them to their changing facilities and security for their assigned area.
• Work with gate personnel for paid attendance games and secure the cash boxes.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Duties as assigned by Athletic Director and or administration.

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, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org.