Football, Head Coach - Middle School

Football, Head Coach - Middle School

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement:
It is expected that every Hockinson School District employee aligns efforts with the HSD Strategic Plan to meet student needs, promote a high level of student learning and achievement, and create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment that supports high academic and behavior expectations for all students. Employees maintain a student‑centered school culture by ensuring student voice, belonging, and leadership;

removing barriers to participation and success; and conveying a belief in every student’s value and potential.

• Effectively demonstrate coaching skills at practices and contests.
• Assist head coach in formulating program goals and objectives for the coming sport season.
• Keep abreast of new knowledge, innovative ideas, and techniques by attending clinics, workshops, and reading in the field and encouraging assistant coaches to do the same.
• Model age‑appropriate, sportsmanship‑like behavior, and maintain educationally appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Teach student‑athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the facilities administrator and complete work orders in a timely manner to correct safety hazards.
• Follow district policies, site procedures, WIAA rules and the WIAA Coaches Code of Ethics.
• Have an understanding of rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented in the WIAA Handbook.
• Conduct annual meetings in accordance with WIAA guidelines to communicate expectations of coaching staff, players and parents as they relate to an educationally sound interscholastic extra‑curricular program.
• Keep abreast of rules and rule changes of the sport.
• Assist the Athletic Director as needed in carrying out the Special Duties as outlined.
• Implement proper procedures for out‑of‑season practices according to WIAA and Hockinson Athletic Policy.
• Be or become a member of professional organizations such as the Washington State Coaches’ Association.
• Provide accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports.
• Explain all regulations of the Athletic Code and clarify to athletes the letter award policy.
• Arrange for a systematic issuance of school equipment.
• Implement Athletic Standards as outlined in the Athletic Policy.
• Provide information for transportation and game management.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athletes’ greatest potential.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner as outlined in the Athletic Code.
• Understand and enforce building rules and regulations.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury procedures.
• Conduct oneself and the team in an ethical manner during practice and contests.
• Report a summary of all contests and provide any publicity information that will aid the program and athletes.
• Instruct the players concerning rules and rule changes, new knowledge, and innovative ideas/techniques.
• Teach sportsmanship.
• Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment and hold the athlete responsible for all equipment not returned.
• Clean, store, and inventory all equipment. Recommend equipment purchases or repairs.
• Be concerned with the care and maintenance of the facility by making recommendations concerning additions and improvements.
• Submit recommendations for next year’s schedule.
• Create excitement around teaching and learning and maintain staff and student morale.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness, respect for others, and a sense of humor.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stopping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Part‑time

$3,232 to $3,232 Stipend

• Required Testing/Credentials:
  None specified.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• Continuing Education/Training: WIAA training as needed; WSP/FBI Background Clearance;
  Washington Sexual Misconduct Inquiry.
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Julie Dobbins
• 17912 NE 159TH ST, Brush Prairie, Washington 98606
• Phone: 360‑448‑6412
• Email: julie.dobbins