Assistant High School Track Coach - Foss High School

Tacoma Public Schools Expected Start Date: April 13, 2026 Season Dates: April 2026 - June 2026 Salary: $17.13/hour Benefits NONE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities. Assists the head coach in preparing athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests; administers discipline when necessary; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve success. Assists in overseeing practice sessions that are stimulating and instructive, conducted daily to develop the athlete’s greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills; promotes good sportsmanship; abides by regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook. Follows district procedures for handling injuries. Oversees equipment issuance; maintains records of dates and times of issuance; ensures systematic return, cleaning, and storage of all equipment; performs weekly safety checks; holds students responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and provides copies to the building athletic director.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Attends all district and building athletic meetings called by the building or district athletic director. Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current with rule changes adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District. Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, or other sports facilities; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather. Education and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent and some coaching experience; must be at least 19 years of age (WIAA regulation); or any combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and meets federal and state requirements.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources department for comparability. Licenses/Special Requirements First Aid Certificate, CPR card, and AED training are required. Red Cross Safety Training or Lifeguard certification is also required for swimming, diving, and water polo coaches. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of building policies, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of the particular sport. Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards. Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes. Ability to motivate student athletes. Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times. Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games. Ability to relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting. Ability to maintain accurate records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tacoma Public Schools