Basic qualifications include enthusiasm for athletics, availability for all related activities, knowledge of assigned sports fundamentals, organizational and motivational skills, ability to model behavior as outlined in Coaches Handbook, successful coaching experience and training over a period of years, willingness to support the total athletic program, current First Aid and C.P.R. card. Those recommended for hire must attend a training class on Hepatitis B and HIV, receive vaccination for Hepatitis B if necessary, and take the district's class on sexual harassment training. They will also be fingerprinted for a background check. Pursuant to WIAA Regulations, head coaches must be 21 years of age; assistant coaches must be 19 years of age. Classroom teacher is preferred but not required.
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
Application procedure: Apply online