This posting is for an Assistant Coach-Cross Country at Chehalis Middle School. The season is anticipated to start August 26, 2026 and end October 22, 2026.

In-District applicants will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on experience and the Extra-Curricular Activities Salary Schedule. The stipend range is $2,677 to $3,307. Stipend amount may be prorated based upon start date.

The job of the Assistant Coach is to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: Resume (include coaching positions held)

Performance Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and organization for assigned sport/activity as directed by the Head Coach and building administrators
Assist with organizing and supervising activities during practices and games
Arrange a systematic and responsible method of issuing and recording school equipment and clothing issued to students
Maintain regular communication with the head coach and building administrators at all times
Assist to ensure that all practices and games (including locker rooms) are supervised by a coach at all times
Produce an inventory of equipment and work with the head coach to see that all the equipment and clothing is properly recorded and stored; submit completed inventory to the District Athletic Director at the end of the season
Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Complete work at assigned workstations
Consistently deal with people in a courteous and professional manner
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Successful prior experience as an Assistant, Head or Volunteer Coach in the designated sport/activity
Strong background in designated sport/activity
Teaching certification desired but not required

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing:

Current First Aid/CPR Certification Card
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost paid by applicant)
Knowledge of WIAA rules and regulations as they pertain to designated sport/activity
Meets WIAA coaching standards
Type II driver's endorsement (driver's abstract and Type II employee medical statement)
Additional trainings as required by the Chehalis School District

Reports to: Head Coach, District Athletic Director, and Building Principal

Compensation and Benefits:
The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) eligibility and benefits. Coaching positions are not anticipated to meet the SEBB eligibility requirements.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

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

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532

Chehalis- Assistant Coach, Cross Country (CMS) 2026/27