COACH POSITION:  Football- Assistant Coach (Fall Season)

Salary: Per the negotiated agreement

General Functions:

• Supports the High School in all of its athletic programs and demonstrates commitment to strengthen relations withthe educational system as well as the coaching profession.
• Supports the head coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport.
• Knowledgeable and aware of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport.
• Assumes any duties assigned to him/her by the head coach pertaining to the overall athletic program of that particular sport and assumes responsibilities of the head coach in the absence of the head coach.
• Assists and be accountable to the head coach, athletic director, and principal.
• Accompanies and directs the assigned team to all games and practices.
• Holds a current first aid and CPR card.
• Keeps current on all clock hours depending on coaching level.
• Exemplifies good sportsmanship and is held to the same sportsmanship expectations as the head coach.

Essential Functions

• Instructs students in the fundamentals of the sport s/he is coaching.
• Maintains facilities and equipment.
• Supervises team players at practice, contests, in locker room and during travel.
• Promotes sportsmanship and fair play among all teams and players by always setting a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifies the highest moral and ethical behavior; instructs participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demands they make sportsmanship a high priority; respects judgment of contest officials, abides by rules of the event and displays no behavior that could incite fans; treats opposing coaches, participants, fans and media members with respect; develops and enforces penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards; and develops a method to publicly recognize good sportsmanship.
• Reports contest results to League Statistician as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent                        
• Hold a current and valid First Aid and CPR card
• Must be at least 21 years of age                              
• Prior coaching experience preferred

If you need help with the online process please call (206) 236-3318 or use the District Job Kiosk in the District Administration Building located at 4160 86^th Ave SE, Mercer Island.

THE SALARY RANGE SHOWN IS BASED UPON THE 2024-25 COACH SALARY SCHEDULE.  IF THESE RATES ARE ADJUSTED FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SALARY FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ADJUSTED AS WELL.