NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPERTURNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:

2026-2027

Elma High School

Head Football Coach

Post Date: 12-12-2025 to 01-09-2026

Season Start Date: Approx. 08-20-2026

Extracurricular Salary Stipend Range:

· *$10,379.64 - $11,130.04 – (2025-2026)

*(Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027)

Benefits Include:

· I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School diploma or GED is required

· Must be at least 19 years or older

· A valid First Aid/CPR Certification Card

· Must have a WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check

· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the sport skill. Strategy and rules

· Prior coaching experience or playing experience in the sport is given preference

· Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

· The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Example of Duties:

Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport/activity
Provide direct ongoing supervision of all athletes, manage before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions games/travel and other school-sanctioned events
Develop appropriate objectives of the assigned sport/activity
Maintain knowledge of league and district rules and regulations related directly to the assigned sport/activity, student participation and parent/community involvement
Continually teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to all athletes
Report all injuries to the Athletic Director, and complete appropriate report(s)
Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Athletic Director
Organizes and conducts, in coordination with the Athletic Director, parent meetings prior to the season an provides ongoing parent communication throughout the season
Provide guidance, leadership, and the fundamental skills necessary to execute the program in a successful manner
Assume the leadership role in relation to team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment and assigned responsibilities
Assume responsibility clearing all athletes who are returning to play after an injury through the Athletic Director
Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the ESD Athletic Code, and comply with WIAA Rules and Regulations
Organizes award and recognition for athletes/participants
Responsible for a clean and orderly storage facility

Preferred Qualifications:

· Previous high school coaching experience

· Previous football participation and/or coaching experience

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District job application to payroll@eagles.edu

To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, and a Valid First/Aid Certification Card.

Distribution:

ELEM MIDDLE HIGH EGHHS AD KITCHEN TRANS ADMIN SPED ETO EESP ETO ECOPA

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

Elma High School Head Football Coach