Hoquiam School District #28

Head Coach - Fastpitch

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 7/23/26

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Proposed Start Date: March 2, 2027

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

*Note - Must have extensive knowledge of fastpitch and prior coaching experience.

Responsibilities:

Year around

Develop goals for each level of the program-Middle School and High School.
Provide the athletic director with direction and be accountable for the total school district program. This includes budget items and personnel.
Develop a working relationship with support groups.
Be a positive and visible member of our community.
Be viewed as an education leader amongst staff throughout the district.
Provide input to the Hoquiam Athletic Handbook yearly, such as lettering criteria, awards policy, job descriptions or the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Maintain and promote a fair and consistent discipline code to the Hoquiam Athletes.
Communicate with other Head Coaches regarding program development and the sharing of athletes.
Work to maintain a positive relationship with your players during the off-season.
Maintain contact with athletes in regards to their weight room attendance and numbers.
Represent the high school in the very best possible manner at all times by exhibiting sportsmanship, fair play, integrity and honesty.
Implement advanced strategies, make game adjustments, motivate student athletes and model sportsmanship and fair play.

Pre- Season

Arrange to attend annual rules clinic.
Have schedules, team rules, copies of the Athletic Code of Conduct and clearance/consent forms available at a pre-season parents meeting.
Inventory all equipment.
Communicate with the Athletic Director equipment needs for the program in advance of the season.
Conduct meetings prior to the season to discuss with high school assistants coaching assignments, practice responsibilities and scouting responsibilities.
Assist athletes to become better students by helping the Athletic Director monitor student academic performance.
Make sure the entire staff has a current First Aid card.
Conduct meetings with the various program coaches (i.e. the Middle School program) for the purpose of building a working relationship.
Designate times during the summer when athletes will have available to them the weight room as well as a qualified instructor to motivate them in completion of the designed summer workout.
Schedule one meeting with all the potential athletes prior to the start of the season.
Work with the ASB secretary and Athletic Director to assure all athletes met participation requirements.
Complete all required WIAA and district trainings

During Season

Organize and schedule daily practice sessions (5-6 days per week) with the concept of developing the athlete's greatest potential.
Establish a fair and consistent means of selecting and evaluating players and team and communicate this to parents and athletes.
Have a thorough knowledge of all players' strength and weakness.
Organize and maximize the skills of your high school assistant coaches.
Delegate responsibility accordingly amongst the high school staff.
Emphasize safety precautions at all times.
Be educated of proper conditioning, training and injury procedures.
Keep accurate reports on injured players and maintain lines of communication with the Athletic Director or others in charge of injuries or back-to-play releases.
Teach the fundamentals of the sport.
Assume responsibility for the constant care of equipment and facilities.
Maintain proper supervision of court, locker rooms, weight room and other facilities during the season.
Meet with parents when requested to do so.
Work to promote your program and all athletes through the press remembering the importance of a positive relationship with the media.
Report game results to the press in a timely manner.
Discipline athletes in a consistent manner while providing a means for parents and athletes to discuss concerns with you.
Maintain a neat and orderly locker room facility.
Monitor all student behaviors while transporting student athletes on all off campus games/activities. Intervene when a problem presents itself.
Be a positive, motivating and enthusiastic member of our coaching staff and present yourself in a professional manner when dealing with parents and students.
Display the highest level of sportsmanship, fair play, integrity and honesty.
Provide means of obtaining and distributing and wearing coaching attire that is professional and suitable for the environment.

Post-Season

Conduct a post-season meeting with players relating to equipment turn in procedures, awards and banquet information.
Conduct individual evaluation sessions with each of your assistant coaches following the season.
Establish a date to meet with the Athletic Director to discuss budget needs for the up-coming year.
Complete end of the year report, evaluating the program and making recommendations for improvement.
Prepare a record keeping system that keeps on file all practice plans and injury reports.
Assist Athletic Director with scheduling of next year's opponents.
Set positive and productive goals for the off-season and next year.

Salary: Stipend Position - $5,584.00 - $7,468.00

Coach Benefits: One hour of sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway mgannaway@hoquiam.net, Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator Brianne Barrett bbarrett@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417