Assistant Cross Country Coach

Jemtegaard Middle School/Canyon Creek Middle School Coach

Compensation: $2,769 - $3,655 (depending on school district experience)

Purpose Statement:

In Washougal, we work together to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who are prepared to make a positive impact. We are seeking highly qualified educators and staff who value inclusive classrooms and are responsive to the needs of all students and families. We celebrate the diversity of our community and invite candidates from all backgrounds to join us in this work.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively demonstrate coaching skills at practices and contests.
• Formulate program goals and objectives for the coming sport season.
• Keep abreast of new knowledge, innovative ideas, techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops, and reading in the field and encouraging assistant coaches to do the same.
• Model age appropriate, sportsmanship-like behavior, and maintain educationally appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Teach student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques.
• Follow district policies, site procedures, WIAA rules and the WIAA Coaches Code of Ethics.
• Have an understanding of rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented in the WIAA Handbook.
• Keep abreast of rules and rule changes of the sport.
• Assist the Athletic Director as needed, in carrying out the "Special Duties", as outlined.
• Implement proper procedures for out-of-season practices according to WIAA and Washougal Athletic Policy.
• Be or become a member of professional organizations such as the Washington State Coaches Association.
• Provide accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports.
• Explain all regulations of the Athletic Code. Clarify to athletes the letter award policy.
• Arrange for a systematic issuance of school equipment.
• Implement "Athletic Standards" as outlined in the Athletic Policy.
• Provide information for transportation and game management.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Follow procedures with the Athletic Director when purchasing equipment.
• Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program, this includes traveling to and from all events with the team.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner as outlined in the Athletic Code.
• See that building regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury procedures.
• Conduct oneself and one's team in an ethical manner during practice and contests.
• Report a summary of all contests and provide any publicity information that will aid the program and athletes.
• Instruct the players concerning rules and rule changes, new knowledge, and innovative ideas/techniques.
• Teach sportsmanship.
• Arrange for the systemic return of all school equipment and hold the athlete responsible for all equipment not returned.
• Arrange the awards banquet, including letter awards, and special awards.
• Clean, store, and inventory all equipment. Recommend equipment needed to be purchased or repaired.
• Be concerned with the care and maintenance of the facility by making recommendations concerning additions and improvements.
• Recommend equipment needed to be purchased or repaired.
• Submit recommendations for next year's schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

• Related experience required.
• Preferred supervision of the locker room.
• New employees: Must be fingerprinted for a Washington State Patrol and FBI inquiry and Washington State Sexual Misconduct inquiry.
• Must possess a valid first aid and CPR card, with an expiration date of at least one year from date of hire.
• Must possess a certificate of attendance for an in-service on HIV/AIDS provided by the district.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washougal School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.