Assistant Track Coach at Chief Leschi School

GROUP:AthelticsSALARY:StipendFLSA STATUS:Non-ExemptSUMMARY: The Assistant Track Coach provides leadership and direction to the assigned sports team as coordinated with the teams head coach. The assistant coach shall enforce all rules of the WIAA as they relate to the respective sport and will assist with the organization and administration of the assigned athletic team.ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200 tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Implements and enforces all decision and directives of the head coachAssists the head coach with planning and conducting all practice sessionsMaintains a current and accurate squad roster at all times being sure that it is on file with the head coachSupports the head coach in conducting the athletic program of the assigned sport and the total athletic program of the Chief Leschi School system; contributes to and supports team strategiesDemonstrates loyalty to the head coach and the teamAttends team staff meetings as directed by the head coach Athletic Director or building principalAssume any duties assigned by the head coach pertaining to the respective sport. This includes but is not limited to conducting portions of practice drills handling equipment determining eligibility working with student managers scouting maintaining positive public relations and keeping statisticsIn the absence of the head coach assumes all responsibilities designated as those of the head coachReports any injuries to the head coach and/or Athletic DirectorAssists with the inspection of all equipment oversees the issuance and collection of equipment and maintains equipment inventory records; advises the head coach of any equipment that needs repair or certification. All equipment is the responsibility of the coach.Performs other duties as assignedThis list is meant to be representative not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:At least 19 years oldPossess a high school diploma or GEDHold a valid and current First Aid Certification card or be enrolled in a Red Cross First Aid Card training course.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociates degree earned from an accredited college with major coursework in Physical Education or coaching or related field ORThree or more years of direct work experience as a coach of a major team sport (Alternative combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.)Demonstrated knowledge of WIAA interscholastic activities policies and WIAA Coaching StandardsExperience in coaching a diverse student populationCurrent employee of Chief Leschi Schools preferably a certificated employeeCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:Successful criminal background clearanceSuccessful and/or clear drug screeningKNOWLEDGE OF:School board policies and proceduresHuman relations/conflict resolution techniquesPrinciples procedures and practices of the respective team sportABILITY TO:Take initiative and work independentlyCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingBe a role model and serve as an advisor to the students on the squad by providing direction and adviceMaintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community including school and central office administrators parents and community membersUnderstand WIAA interscholastic activities policies and WIAA coaching StandardsDemonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competenceComply with school board policies and follow administrative proceduresREPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Head Coach or designeePHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend stoop twist squat and kneel; and use hands to finger handle feel and perform fine motor manipulations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works indoors occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer except as provided under the Indian Preference Act. Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1