NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2025-2026

Elma High School

Fast Pitch Assistant Coach

Posting Date: 2/3/2026 – 2/9/2026

Request State Date: 03/03/2026

Salary Stipend Range:

· $3,967.50 - $4,317.50

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 21 years or older
Current First Aid and CPR endorsement or be enrolled in the course
Must have a WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check (fee paid by employee)
Meet the WIAA coaching standard criteria
Clear communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and community
Demonstrate a 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

Examples 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
Attend all practices, games, and team events as required
Help develop and implement game strategies
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 Head coach. Complete appropriate report(s)
Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Head Coach
Organizes and conducts, in coordination with the Head Coach, 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
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Preferred Qualifications:

· Prior experience coaching or playing fast pitch at the high school level

· Knowledge of the rules and strategies of fast pitch

Reports to:

Athletic Director, Head Coach

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 #68 job application on file with Human Resources Office payroll@eagles.edu by the closing date.

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

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

The position will remain open until filled.

Elma High School Fast Pitch Assistant Coach