Athletics: Assistant Coach - High School 26/27 SY
Salary
$21.30 Hourly
Location
Multiple Sites, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
27054
Department
Athletics Administration
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2027 5:00 PM Pacific
Subject Area
N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE
0.0
Overview of Position
Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with the Varsity team, coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team including assisting in providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.
Position reports to: Building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to Building Athletic Director. Receives direction from Head Coach.
Compensation
21.30 per hour. The budget for coaching hours is in alignment with the current coaching pay stipend salary schedule. Prior to working hours and submitting timesheets for hours that will exceed the budget, please obtain approval from your school AD and Athletics Department.
Essential Functions
Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
Enhances student athletes personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.
Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.
Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
Assists the Head Coach in management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.
Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective?functioning of the work unit.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport
Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning
Skills in
Coaching and motivating athletes
Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions
Ability in
Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment
To be fair and consistent when working with students
To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 19 years of age.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Drivers License.
PREFERRED:
Valid Washington State Teachers Certificate.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.
This position is not eligible for Health benefits.
Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.
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Are you a current Seattle Public School employee?
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Have you scheduled Fingerprinting with SPS or been fingerprinted with another School institution in the past two years? (current SPS employees do not need to be re printed)
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Please indicate the date of fingerprint appointment with Seattle Public Schools or approx date you were previously fingerprinted with a WA State School district (example: 07/01/2024):
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Do you confirm understanding that the cost of fingerprints as well as necessary first and CPR certification falls under the responsibility of the volunteer/applicant?
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Please indicate your high school specific preference. You may select as many as you wish.
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Please indicate your preference related to HS Sport. You may select more than one.
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if hired, utilization and management of SPS district email is required. Important communication is delivered via district email and lack of utilization and missed messages may result in lack of compliance and potential termination of employment. Please answer below to acknowledge your understanding of this expectation upon hire.
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Please confirm your understanding that you are not eligible to report to work with students in any coaching capacity until formally cleared by Athletics and the HR dept. This requirement is expected of all new coaches including current SPS employees of all designations.
Required Question
Employer Seattle Public Schools
Address 2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165
Phone 206-252-0215