Wrestling - Ratio Coach - Middle School

Overview

Position: Wrestling - Ratio Coach

Location: Illahee Middle School

Hours: 2.0 hours per day, season stipend between $3,313 and $3,995 DOE;
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday;
Shift times: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm; 34 days per year;
Closing Date:
Until Filled.

Date Posted: 7/15/2025

• Professional Development and Leadership:
  The assistant coach will stay current with sport-specific literature and attend clinics/workshops.
• Rules and Regulations:
  Will study and understand rules for the sport, the WIAA, the district, and the league in which the team competes.
• Program Promotion:
  Promote the sport within the school and encourage student participation.
• Program Organization:
  Conduct daily practices; absences should be illness or emergency and cleared in advance by the building athletic director; the head coach cannot excuse an assistant.
• Standard of Care:
  Model safety training, have working knowledge of basic athletic training skills, and perform basic taping and first aid as directed by the head coach.
• Professionalism:
  Exercise good judgment, foster positive coaching behaviors, and contribute to leadership, skills development, teamwork, and a calm, fair-minded approach.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics:
  Model ethical behavior, good citizenship, and humility; handle obstacles with grace and dignity.
• Supervision:
  Responsible for participants from reporting time to departure time.
• Rules/Regulations Presentation:
  Understand and reinforce eligibility requirements, participation rules, and the District Eligibility Code as directed by the head coach.
• Eligibility Attention:
  Ensure each participant completes the eligibility process before practice.
• Accident/Injury Procedure:
  Call 911 for serious injuries; submit an Accident Report Form within 24 hours; report emergencies to the building athletic director and director of athletics.
• Meetings:
  Attend building, district, and league meetings.
• Facility and Equipment:
  Report safety concerns and care for equipment and facilities used in the program.
• Violations/Ejections:
  Report violations/ejections immediately following the contest to the head coach, building athletic director, and director of athletics.
• Coach Evaluation:
  Attend an evaluation meeting with the building athletic director after the season.
• Program Leadership:
  Meet with the head coach before the season to set goals and ensure consistent instruction of fundamental skills and strategies.
• Equipment, Supplies, and Inventory:
  Responsible for program equipment and supplies; account for items checked out at the start of the season.
• Program Purchases:
  Request essential program needs through the head coach; not to purchase with personal funds.
• Fundraising:
  Coordinate with the head coach on fundraising and obtain advance approval from the building athletic director before handling funds.
• Other Duties:
  Perform related duties as assigned to support student learning objectives.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education and Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent; one year of sport-specific playing/coaching experience; demonstrated ability to present drills, safety factors, and proper skill application.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Consistent scheduled work hours.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Three+ years of paid middle/high school or post-secondary coaching experience; completion of NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Course (including the test).
• CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 21+ years old; criminal background clearance;
  First Aid and CPR certification (hands-on); online concussion training; note: applications may be submitted prior to FA/CPR/CT completion; training may be in progress.
• KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
  Knowledge of WIAA/NFHS rules, record keeping, district policies; ability to organize and oversee a sport program; work independently with attention to detail; effective communication; safety focus; collaborate with district staff; uphold ethical standards and confidentiality; relate well to a diverse community.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  Regularly sit, stand, and walk; frequent use of hands; lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally; vision requirements described.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  Indoor work with varying surfaces; moderate to loud noise.
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  Varies; work days depend on the sport schedule.
• REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
  Reports to Building Athletic Director.
• REPRESENTATION:
  Federal Way Education Association represents Federal Way School Coaches.
• LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
  Based on the FWCEA Salary Schedule for coaches.

This position is generated due to increased student participation and is for the 2025-26 season only. Positions must be re-applied for as needed. Pay is based off the current year Assistant Coach Salary schedule. This description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.