An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!

Posting Information: This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, applicants should apply by April 14th, 2025.

Salary: Stipend Position: $424 - $7,208, depending on experience and the number of assistant football coaches hired (Range is based on current 2024-2025 SAAA Bargained Agreement, and current IPD).

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt for classified employees and exempt for current, certificated employees.

Schedule: Fall 2025 season August 20th, 2025 through December 6th, 2025. Hours per day to be mutually agreed upon between the Athletic Director and the selected Head Coach.

Benefits: Benefits are in alignment with School Board Policies and Procedures as well as the Shelton Athletic/Activities Association Bargained Agreement.

Overview

The job of the Assistant Coach is to assist the Head Coach in carrying out the philosophy of the Athletic Program and assist with the daily operation of the program from planning and executing well-developed practices to managing equipment and personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous, successful experience in sport as participant and/or coach preferred.
Ability and willingness to maintains certification in CPR and First Aid.
Such other qualifications as set by the WIAA.
The ability to pass a federal background check.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and tact with all aspects of employment.
Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.
Ability and willingness to be dynamic, energetic, motivated, and committed to developing a successful program.
Possession of strong leadership skills.
Ability and willingness to relate well to student-athletes and demonstrate care for them beyond the sport experience.
Possession of a deep understanding of track.
Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of the position.
Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to identify and define problems, collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability and willingness to promote a harassment-free environment.
Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.
Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.
Ability to complete the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

Assists with the implementation of program policies and procedures, which align with the district’s standard operating procedures for coaches.
Prioritizes sportsmanship, work ethic, organization, and communication with players, staff and the community.
Utilizes positive qualities such as enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and loyalty.
Always represents the program with the appropriate behavior and integrity while developing and maintaining production, positive, and professional relationships with staff, students, families, the community, and the program.
Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, families, staff, and the program.
Demonstrates support of the comprehensive athletic program.
Assists with the responsibility for care of equipment and facilities being used.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assistant Football Coach