Head Track Coach, High School

• Reports To: Athletic Director (Head Coach) / Head Coach (Assistant Coach)
• FLSA Status: Exempt / Stipended

The Athletic Coach oversees the health, well-being, and holistic development of student-athletes. This position provides expert instructional guidance in the rules and execution of the applicable sport while ensuring strict enforcement of all District, League, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) rules and guidelines.

Stipend level is based on the individual sport as well as prior, sport‑specific paid coaching experience. Salary schedule is available on the District website honsd.org/Departments/Human Resources

Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director, the Coach performs some or all of the following duties:

• Holistic Growth: Works intentionally to develop student-athletes, enhancing both their educational and athletic skills.
• Academic Motivation: Inspires students to pursue excellence in both academics and athletics to better themselves.
• Character & Sportsmanship: Promotes respectful, sportsmanlike behavior at all times; establishes and oversees clear penalties for any breach of these standards by individual students.
• Equity & Inclusivity: Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team culture where all student-athletes feel safe, valued, and respected regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, or athletic ability.
• Equitable Access: Advocates for and ensures fair and equitable treatment, access, and athletic opportunities for all program participants, actively working to identify and eliminate barriers to participation.
• Anti-Discrimination & Compliance: Proactively prevents, addresses, and reports any forms of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or exclusion within the athletic program, in strict alignment with District equity policies and Title IX guidelines.

• District Alignment: Develops and executes the district plan for the specific sports activity, providing strong and appropriate leadership.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintains comprehensive knowledge of, and complies with, all applicable District, League, and WIAA rules and regulations.
• Eligibility Monitoring: Actively monitors student-athletes’ compliance with school and league academic/eligibility rules.
• Budget & Inventory: Works responsibly within the established program budget. The Head Coach is strictly responsible for a full, accurate end-of-season equipment inventory and procurement requests.
• Staff Evaluation: The Head Coach provides formal input and feedback regarding the performance evaluations of assistant coaching staff.

• Direct Supervision: Assumes full responsibility for the direct supervision of student-athletes during all phases of practices, travel, and competitive events.
• Safety Training: Properly trains athletes in correct techniques to ensure a safe, competitive, and successful athletic experience.
• Risk Management: Proactively maintains the safety of all program participants and facility environments.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Establishes and maintains open, successful lines of communication and professional relationships with middle and/or high school athletes, coaching staff, school administration, parents, and the community.
• Professional Conduct: Displays appropriate, positive behavior and speech at all times when representing the District.
• Facility Coordination: Coordinates cooperatively with fellow coaching staff regarding facility usage, scheduling, and overall District sports programming.
• Summer Programs: Upon mutual agreement with the District, and with School Board approval, the scope of duties may include leading a school-sponsored summer camp program in strict compliance with WIAA Summer Activities regulations.

• Cognitive Demands: Requires exceptional organization, time management, and deep concentration despite frequent interruptions. Demands high adaptability and flexibility to collaborate with diverse student populations, staff, parents, and community members. Requires effective, fast-paced decision-making, problem-solving, substantial emotional self-discipline, and the ability to professionally handle difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.
• Physical Demands: Requires prolonged periods of…