Assistant Softball Coach

Deer Park School District # 414

Assistant Coach

Sport: Softball

Location:Deer Park Middle School

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

To provide knowledge motivation and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education including physical well-being moral character and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques rules and safety practices of the sport
• Schedules organizes and conducts practice in conjunction with the Head Coach
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire interscholastic program of the school and directs the program in harmony with the total school program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics an attitude of good sportsmanship and a sense of pride in self team school and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Follows the injuries care and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Reports on injuries to the Head Coach and Athletic Director
• Recognizes and adheres to any athletes health plans
• Communicating with parents in a timely proactive and professional manner
• Provides equal opportunities for all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach/ Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules
• Must have a current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
• Understand the activity/sport its safety practice techniques rules and progression of skill development
• Previous applicable coaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience building relationships with players parents and the community is required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice coaching preparation competition and related activities
• Ability to plan practices events and organize all the necessary materials and people to carry out the activity
• Ability to develop players toward goals of improved skills knowledge of the game leadership and commitment to the team
• Ability to work with students colleagues parents and officials in a positive professional and equitable manner

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)

Limited (10-30%)

Moderate (31-60%)

Frequent (61-100%)

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Twisting

Sitting

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

Repetitive keyboard usage

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Stooping bending

Exposure to human-borne pathogens

Lift assist over 50 lbs

Kneeling

Exposure to noise

After hours work

Computer screen viewing

Pushing/pulling

Exposure to outside elements

Standing

Walking

Terms of Employment and Salary:

25-26 Stipend:$1922 - $2570 per season depending on experience.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at This position is not benefits eligible including medical dental vision life and AD&D and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: position is not eligible for retirement: Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the application online at and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three Confidential reference checks must be provided (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303 school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities including employment on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Superintendent