Gymnastics - Head Coach - High School

Overview

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Head Coach

Date Posted: 9/8/2025

Location: Thomas Jefferson High School

Hours per Day: 3 hours per day; $5,331 - $7,085 DOE

Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Shift Times: 2:30-5:30 with evenings on meet days and may be the occasional weekend.

• Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will stay current with sport-specific knowledge by reading literature and attending clinics/workshops.
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study and understand rules and regulations of the sport, WIAA, Federal Way Public Schools, and the league.
• Program Promotion. Promote the sport within the school and community; report scores/contest information to designated media and the league website after each contest.
• Program Organization. Hold daily practices, work with the building athletic director to organize/schedule practices, and determine the system of play for the program.
• Standard of Care. Provide safety training to participants and assistants; maintain safety records; have working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and first aid; basic taping.
• Professionalism. Exercise good judgment, shape student-athlete development, teach fundamentals, leadership, teamwork; maintain an even keel, calm, positive approach.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics. Model ethical behavior, humility, and good citizenship at all times.
• Supervision. Oversee program participants from their report time to their departure.
• Presentation of Rules/Regulations. Explain eligibility requirements, participation rules, and the District Eligibility Code during the first week of practice.
• Attention to Eligibility Rules. Ensure each participant completes eligibility before practice participation.
• Accident/Injury Procedure. Call 911 for serious injuries; submit an Accident Report within 24 hours; report emergencies to the building athletic director and director of athletics.
• Media Contact. Report scores promptly and accurately to local media and the league website after events; maintain responsibility for all reporting for home/away contests and non-league tournaments/post-season events.
• Meeting Attendance. Attend required meetings with building/district/league/rules clinics as scheduled.
• Post-Season Awards Gathering. Work with the building athletic director to obtain approval for post-season gatherings.
• Scheduling. Provide scheduling recommendations; do not schedule own contests except weather-related make-up games.
• Playing Facility and Equipment. Monitor facility condition, report safety concerns, and care for equipment and facilities.
• Violations and Ejections Procedure. Report violations/ejections to the appropriate athletic directors immediately following contests.
• Program Cut and Awards Criteria. Develop criteria for program cuts and awards; pre-approve criteria with the building athletic director and share with participants/parents.
• Seasonal Summary Sheet and Coach Evaluation. Attend evaluation meeting after the season and present a program inventory.
• Head Coach as Program Leader. Lead and meet with assistants; submit program goals and expectations annually ahead of the season.
• Camps and Clinics. Seek advance approval for camp/clinic programs involving FWPS players/coaches/facilities.
• Travel. Seek advance approval for travel; follow policy; travel within the Northwest with no school time lost.
• Financial and Equipment. Oversee equipment, supplies, and inventory; complete annual inventory; recover and manage equipment; maintain itemized and identified gear; coordinate repairs/storage/cleaning post-season.
• Annual Budget Request. Prepare and submit an annual budget with current inventory by the deadline each spring.
• Fundraising Activities. Obtain advance approval for fundraising and complete required paperwork per district guidelines.
• Other Responsibilities. Perform duties as assigned to support student learning objectives.

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