Track And Field Assistant Coach (Throwing)- High School

Position Type:

Athletics

Date Posted:

6/13/2024

Location:

La Center High School

Date Available:

03/03/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

Position Description: Our coaches support the district mission by:

• Coaching and developing athletes in the throwing events for the Track and Field team at the High School

• Assisting the head coach throughout the season

• Helping run the home Middle School and High School track meets

Terms of Employment:

• March 3, 2025 - May 16, 2025; must be available weekdays 3:30-6:00 p.m. for practices. Track meets are held on various days with a few Saturdays as well

• Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and federal background checks including fingerprinting at the applicant's expense

• A valid CPR/First Aid card is required prior to the first day of coaching

Salary Range: $2,783 - $3,874/Season depending on experience

Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance are available for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include, supplemental life, long-term disability, FSA, and DCAP.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Experience as a track athlete in throwing events (shot put, javelin, and/or discus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching the throwing events at the High School level or beyond

La Center School District No. 101

725 Highland RoadPO Box 1840

La Center, WA 98629

La Center 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Lauri Landerholm, Civil Rights Coordinator, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center, 360-263-2136

Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 Highland Rd, La Center, 360-263-1700

Carrie Lindsey, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131