Assistant Cross Coach; Non-Continuing Position - Dependent upon program numbers

Overview

The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Cross Country Coach (Non-continuing) at Orting Middle School. Orting Middle School, a member of the Plateau League, is committed to providing excellence in all of its extra-curricular programs. The head coach oversees and runs the entire middle school Cross Country sports program.

For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 01/30/2026.

• Experience in coaching/participating in cross country
• Knowledge of cross country techniques and strategies
• Be able to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community members
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to run a solid middle school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship
• Experience preferred

• Be high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program
• Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach
• Current first aid and CPR training (from an approved OSD provider that includes return demonstration) or the ability to obtain
• Flexible Schedule
• Must be available immediately after school - 2:25 pm

Location:

Orting Middle School

Work Year: 2025-26 Middle School Spring Season: 03/16/2026-05/19/2026

Work Start:
Middle school dismissal is 2:25PM, M-Th

Salary: 2025-26 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics & Activities

Please contact Human Resources Generalist Heather Hintz  or Director of Athletics and Activities Tyler Polly .

For coaching positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at  x4029 or x 4046 for more information.

Regular employees who are also in coaching position(s) and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district s healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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