Head Cross Country Coach

Head Cross Country Coach JobID: 837

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities

• High School

Date Posted:

6/20/2024

Location:

Athletics

• High School

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For the 2024-25 Season

Orting High School, a member of the 2A SPSL, is committed to providing excellence in all of its co-curricular programs. The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Head Cross Country Coach at Orting High School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience preferred in coaching/participating in cross country

• Knowledge of cross country techniques and strategies

• Be able to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards

• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community member

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills necessary to support running a solid high school program

• Successful experience working with teenage athletes

• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program

• Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach

• Current first aid and CPR training or the ability to obtain, prior to the start of the season, from an approved OSD provider that includes return demonstration

• Flexible Schedule

• Must be available immediately after school

• 2:15 pm

• Completion of required Vector Solutions (SafeSchools) trainings within thirty (30) days of hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Location: Orting High School

Work Year: 2024-2025 High School Fall Season: 8/26/2024 - 10/31/2024 (Estimated Dates)

Work Start: High school dismissal is 2:15PM, M-Th and 12:45PM on F

Salary: 2023-24 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

2024-25 will be posted soon

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics & Activities

Questions? Please contact Human Resources Generalist Carrie Joy at joyc@orting.wednet.edu or Director of Athletics and Activities Tyler Polly at pollyt@orting.wednet.edu.

BENEFITS:

For coaching positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at (360) 893-6500 x4029 or x 4046 for more information.

Regular employees who are also in coaching position(s) and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment

Orting School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Debi Christensen, Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Coordinator, 360-893-6500 x4028, christensend@orting.wednet.edu; Jennifer Westover, Section 504 Coordinator, 360-893-6500 westoverj@orting.wednet.edu, 121 Whitesell Street NE, Orting, WA 98360.