Deer Park School District #414

Position: Head Coach

Sport: Football

Location: Deer Park Middle School

Season: 8/27/26-10/22/26

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport
Develops and organizes practice program in conjunction with assistant coaches.
Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times
Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
Promotes the entire interscholastic program of the school and directs the program in harmony with the total school program
Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials
Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
Follows the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
Reports injuries to the Athletic Director
Supervises assistant coaches and communicates and monitors expectations
Recognizes and adheres to any athlete's health plans
Communicate with parents in a timely, proactive, and professional manner
Provides equal opportunities for all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 21 or older
Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development
Previous applicable coaching experience required
Demonstrated successful experience building relationships with players, parents, and the community is required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program
Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities
Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity
Ability to develop players toward goals of improved skills, knowledge of the game, leadership, and commitment to the team
Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 30 lbs	Twisting	Sitting	Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
Repetitive keyboard usage	Lifting up to 20 lbs	Stooping, bending	Exposure to human-borne pathogens
Lift assist over 50 lbs	Kneeling	Exposure to noise	After hours work
Computer screen viewing		Pushing/pulling	Exposure to outside elements
		Standing	Walking

Terms of Employment and Salary:

26-27 Stipend: $3,244 - $5,248 per season, depending on experience.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

This position is not eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Three (3) letters of reference
Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Superintendent

509-464-5526

suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org

7th Grade Head Football Coach