Head Coach Wrestling - Meeker

Tacoma Public Schools

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 in a fair and consistent manner; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success. Assists in overseeing practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, conducted on a regular daily basis; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches; abides by regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook. Follows district procedures for handling injuries. Oversees the issuing equipment; maintains records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, performs weekly safety check for all equipment; 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 as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director. Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current with regard to rule changes as adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District. Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Work with students in outdoor playing field, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other sports facility; 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; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability 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 also required for swimming, diving and water polo coaches. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of building, 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