Head Middle School Football Coach

Job Title: Middle School Football Coach
Location: Soap Lake School District
Reports To: Athletic Director / Middle School Principal
Employment Type: Seasonal / Stipend Position based on 120 hours

Job Summary:

The Middle School Football Coach is responsible for developing and managing the middle school football program at Soap Lake. The coach will focus on teaching fundamental skills, fostering teamwork, promoting sportsmanship, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

Plan and lead practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and conditioning.
Supervise players during practices, games, and team activities.
Teach the rules and fundamentals of football in a positive and age-appropriate way.
Promote academic success and ensure student-athlete eligibility.
Communicate with parents, school staff, and the athletic department.
Ensure safety through proper instruction and use of equipment.
Attend all district parent meetings, pre-season, awards ceremonies
Model and promote good sportsmanship and respectful behavior.
Follow all Soap Lake School District, league, and WIAA policies.

Qualifications:

Coaching or football experience preferred, especially with middle school age groups.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to motivate and relate to middle school students.
Must meet district and WIAA coaching requirements (including First Aid/CPR, concussion training, and background check).

This position is not benefit eligible unless 630 hours is anticipated/reached in the school year

SEBB Insurance Program Benefits for eligible positions (630 hours) include:

Fully and self-insured medical plans with prescription drug benefits
Health savings accounts (HSA) for high deductible medical plan
Dental Plans
Vision Plans
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Option
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Option

Other Benefits:

Participation in Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Optional participation in 403(b)
One hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked

Head MS Football Coach