Coach - Head Football

Overview

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, this position is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non‑athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution and performs related work as required.

COACH (SPORTS)

• Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintains cooperation with Principal and/or Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personnel; maintains good communications with the Principal and/or Athletic Director by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
• The incumbent develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
• The incumbent develops good public relations in the school and community.
• The incumbent attends contests and practice sessions.
• The incumbent completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.

Required

• Equivalence to a high school diploma; preferred that applicants are teachers currently under contract with Washoe County School District.
• Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

Knowledge of: Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

Skill at: Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized practices and contests; communicating verbally or in writing; supervising students; teaching good sportsmanship.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

Special Considerations: Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the "Extended Day Duty Scale" negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in any of its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, complete an online coaching application and associate it with this job posting. Indicate specific areas of coaching interest by highlighting them in the Coaching/Club Interests field on the Additional Information page of the application. Multiple areas of interest may be selected by holding down the control key while clicking.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire, and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non‑licensed employees will have $58.80 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Internal Job Number: 2025-26-AC257395

Site(s):
Hug High School

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Education Administration Programs

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