7/8 Softball Assistant 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 the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport
• Schedule, organize, and conduct practice in conjunction with the Head Coach
• Supervises 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 athlete's health plans
• Communicates 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 21 or older for Assistant Coach
• 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 practices, 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.

Terms of Employment and Salary:

26-27 Stipend: $1,978.00-$3,200.00 per season, depending on experience.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Benefits: 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: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

This position is not eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/

  Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the application online at dpsd.org 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 509-464-5526 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: