Baseball - Head Coach - High School

Overview

Baseball - Head Coach - High School at Federal Way Public Schools. This role focuses on growth and development of student athletes with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence, leadership, and positive social relationships.

• General:
  Professional development and leadership; responsibility for understanding and applying rules and regulations (WIAA, FWPS, league); promote the program within school and community; organize practice sessions; maintain safety training and basic athletic training knowledge; demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Administrative:
  Supervision of program participants; explain eligibility requirements and district rules; verify eligibility; manage accident/injury procedures and reporting; handle media communications and timely reporting of scores; attend required meetings; coordinate post-season events; support scheduling and facility/equipment safety; document program criteria for cuts and awards; conduct program evaluations and annual goal-setting with the athletic director; coordinate camps, clinics, and travel with proper approvals.
• Financial and Equipment:
  Manage equipment, supplies, and inventory; complete annual inventory; handle equipment turnover and laundering; prepare annual budget requests; coordinate fundraising with approvals.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Perform other duties as assigned to support student learning and program effectiveness.

Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three years of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in secondary/post-secondary athletics or related club coaching
- Demonstrated training in drills, safety factors, and skill application

Additional Requirements
- Consistent work hours

- Five or more years of paid high school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching or related club coaching experience
- Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course (including the test)

- At least 21 years of age
- Criminal background clearance
- First Aid and CPR certification (hands-on)
- Online concussion training (NFHS Learn); note: individuals may submit an application prior to completing FA/CPR/CT training

• Knowledge:
  League and WIAA rules; NFHS sport-specific rules; record keeping; school board policies
• Ability:
  Organize and oversee a sport program; work independently with attention to detail; effective communication; safety and security practices; cultivate positive relationships with staff, students, and the community; promote equity and cultural competence

The role requires typical athletic coaching activities with physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally; indoors/outdoors work with moderate to loud noise levels; reasonable accommodations available.

Variably scheduled according to sport season. Reports to and is evaluated by the Building Athletic Director.

The job description may be supplemented as necessary. All employment opportunities are offered without discrimination. The ADA-defined essential duties are representative and not exhaustive.