Coach - Assistant Football

26/27 coach - assistant football

mercer island school district 400 mercer island high school - mercer island, washington

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job : 5491897
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
posted: jan 08, 2026 8:00 am (utc)
starting date: immediately

coach position: football- assistant coach (fall season)

salary
:
per the negotiated agreement

general functions:

• supports the high school in all of its athletic programs and demonstrates commitment to strengthen relations with the educational system as well as the coaching profession.
• supports the head coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport.
• knowledgeable and aware of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport.
• assumes any duties assigned to him/her by the head coach pertaining to the overall athletic program of that particular sport and assumes responsibilities of the head coach in the absence of the head coach.
• assists and be accountable to the head coach, athletic director, and principal.
• accompanies and directs the assigned team to all games and practices.
• holds a current first aid and cpr card.
• keeps current on all clock hours depending on coaching level.
• exemplifies good sportsmanship and is held to the same sportsmanship expectations as the head coach.

essential functions

• instructs students in the fundamentals of the sport s/he is coaching.
• maintains facilities and equipment.
• supervises team players at practice, contests, in locker room and during travel.
• promotes sportsmanship and fair play among all teams and players by always setting a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifies the highest moral and ethical behavior; instructs participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demands they make sportsmanship a high priority; respects judgment of contest officials, abides by rules of the event and displays no behavior that could incite fans;
  
  treats opposing coaches, participants, fans and media members with respect; develops and enforces penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards; and develops a method to publicly recognize good sportsmanship.
• reports contest results to league statistician as directed.

minimum qualifications

• high school diploma or equivalent
• hold a current and valid first aid and cpr card
• must be at least 21 years of age
• prior coaching experience preferred

if you need help with the online process please call  or use the district job kiosk in the district administration building located at 4160 86th ave se, mercer island.

the salary range shown is based upon the 2025-26 coach salary schedule. If these rates are adjusted for the 2026-27 school year, the salary for this position will be adjusted as well.

position type: coaching
salary: $5,127 to $5,127 stipend

• lindsey blaine , athletics director
• mercer island high school
• email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).