2026-27 Soccer - Head Coach - Girls - High School

POSITION SUMMARY

High school head coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Per WIAA requirements, applicants must be at least 19 years of age for assistant coaching positions and 21 years of age for head coaching positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Professional Development and Leadership: Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with the sport by staying current with sport‑specific literature and attending clinics and workshops. Responsibility for Rules and Regulations: Study the rules and regulations associated with the sport and understand the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Federal Way Public Schools, and the league in which the team competes. Program Promotion: Promote the sport within the school and community; report scores and contest‑related information to designated media and the league website immediately following each contest. Program Organization: Hold daily practice, work with the building athletic director to organize and schedule sessions, and determine the system of play for all teams. Standard of Care: Provide safety training relative to the sport, emphasize safety precautions at all times, maintain safety records, and perform basic athletic training skills, taping and first‑aid functions. Professionalism: Exercise good judgment, project positive coaching behaviors, lead student athletes, teach basic skills fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team‑oriented behavior. Sportsmanship and Ethics: Serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility, handle obstacles or losses with grace and dignity, and model ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times. Administrative Supervision: Responsible for participants from arrival to departure. Presentation of Rules/Regulations: Explain eligibility requirements and participation rules to program participants during the first week of practice. Attendance of Eligibility Rules: Ensure each participant has completed eligibility before practice. Accident/Injury Procedure: Call 911 for serious injuries, submit an Accident Report Form within 24 hours, and report emergencies to the building athletic director and director of athletics. Media Contact: Report scores promptly and accurately to local news media and the league website after each event. Meeting Attendance: Attend building, district, league, and rules clinic meetings as scheduled and required by Federal Way Public Schools and WIAA regulations. Post‑Season Awards Gathering: Work with the building athletic director to seek approval for a post‑season gathering with participants and parents/guardians. Scheduling: Provide scheduling recommendations to the building athletic director; do not schedule own contests except for make‑up contests due to weather conditions. Responsibility for Playing Facility and Equipment: Monitor facility condition, report safety concerns, and assume responsibility for equipment care. Violations and Ejections Procedure: Report violations or ejections to the building athletic director immediately after the contest. Program Cut and Awards Criteria: Develop/maintain criteria for program cuts, school letters, certificates, and special awards; pre‑approve by the building athletic director. Seasonal Summary Sheet and Coach Evaluation Process: Attend evaluation meetings and present a program inventory at the end of each season. Head Coach as Program Leader: Meet regularly with assistant coaches to provide leadership, share expectations, and coordinate program goals; submit written goals and assistant coach/player expectations annually. Camps and Clinics: Seek approval from the building athletic director and director of athletics for camp or clinic programs involving Federal Way Public Schools players, coaches, and facilities. Travel: Seek approval for all travel requests, ensuring travel follows department policy, takes place within the Northwest, and incurs no time lost from school. Financial and Equipment Responsibility for Program Equipment, Supplies, and Inventory: Maintain equipment and supplies; submit inventory, fine list, and mark items with school identification; coordinate repair, storage, and cleaning. Annual Budget Request: Submit an annual budget request to the building athletic director by the announced deadline each spring, accompanied by a current inventory. Fundraising Activities: Seek approval for all fundraising activities and complete required paperwork per district guidelines. Other Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective unit functioning and student learning objectives. Required Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of sport‑specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary or post‑secondary athletics program, and/or related club coaching experience. Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills. Additional Requirements Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of paid high school and/or post‑secondary sport‑specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience. Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course, including a passing test. Condition of Employment 21 years of age or older. Criminal background clearance. First Aid and CPR certification (hands‑on training required). Online Concussion Training (CT). A free course is available at (applicants may submit an application prior to completing training). Knowledge Of League and WIAA rules and regulations. National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) sport‑specific rules and regulations. Record keeping and report preparation. School board policies and procedures. Ability To Organize, administrate, and oversee a sport‑specific athletics program at each level. Comply with school board policies and administrative procedures. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently with close attention to detail. Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers. Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality requirements. Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community. Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how it influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.” Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment is typically indoor with surfaces that vary in height and stability. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Work Schedule Varies – work days are dependent on the schedule for the specific sport. Reporting Relationship Reports to and is evaluated by the Building Athletic Director. Representation Federal Way Education Association represents Federal Way School Coaches. Level Of Compensation Federal Way Education Association represents Federal Way School Coaches Salary Schedule. 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