Head Coach - Girls Basketball

Position Type:

Extra-Curricular/Head Coach

Date Posted:

6/12/2024

Location:

Kelso High School

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Head Coach

Girls' Basketball

This position is being reposted for a greater pool of applicants. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 19, 2024.

Season: Winter

Pay Range: Per the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule found HERE

Benefits: This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, or life insurance.

Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked in accordance with Washington state law. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have previous training and/or experience in coaching appropriate sport

Maintain a current First Aid and CPR cards and be willing to keep cards current for future coaching responsibilities

Demonstrate a willingness to actively acquire coaching clock hours to fulfill the WIAA clock hour requirements

Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with and motivate the student/athlete

Be knowledge of current strategies, techniques, proper safety precautions, rules and regulations for appropriate sport

Must be at least 21 years of age per WIAA requirements

Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Be supportive of the total athletic program that runs through 12th grade

Promote good sportsmanship and exemplify high ethical standards for self and team

Become knowledgeable and practice WIAA Guidelines, National Federation Rules, League Standard Operating

Adhere to procedures, school district policies, and coaching handbook contents

Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes

Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our student athletes

Communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, media, and the community

Develop a cooperative working relationship with other secondary head coaches in the Kelso School District

Support the student/athlete within the academic program by holding high academic standards for students and monitoring student achievement

Exercise the proper care and storage of equipment and maintain a current inventory

Communicate with the Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinators, Secretaries, and Building Administration regarding practice schedules, award criteria, middle school participation, volunteer coaches, general correspondence, team rosters, and discipline concerns

Strictly adhere to athletic office clearance procedures prior to a student/athlete's participation in the sport

Provide and review with each student/athlete a copy of the Student Athletic Handbook and apply discipline fairly and positively as outlined in the Student Handbook

Distribute, collect, and keep on file signed safety guidelines from each participant in the sport

Follow and enforce district guidelines when transporting student athletes to contests

Treat all injuries with discretion; administer first aid and CPR when deemed necessary and complete accident reports in a timely manner

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Have regular, consistent attendance

Perform other related duties as may be assigned

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

RESPONSIBLE TO:

School Principal, Athletic Director, or designee

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

Kelso Education Association (KEA)

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and 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 or 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 listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district's Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900.

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