Anticipated Northwood 7th & 8th Boys JV Basketball (2-4 positions) - Mead School District : Job Details

2323 E Farwell Road

Mead, WA 99021

Human Resources

509-###-####

Fax: 509-###-####

www.mead354.org

December 13, 2024

COACHING VACANCY

Northwood Middle School

Anticipated 7th & 8th Grade Boys' JV Basketball Coach (2-4 positions)

Winter 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.

Develops and organizes practice programs.

Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules. Practice time for each sport is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times.

Supervise athletes on bus trips to other schools.

Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program.

Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials.

Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.

Promote a healthy lifestyle for student-athletes.

Assist the athletic director in ensuring that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.

Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.

Communicate with parents regarding team rules and athletic department guidelines.

Know and understand the student-athlete handbook.

Follow all rules within the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.

Adhere to all safety laws and district policies.

Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.

Complete and Submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.

Recognize and adhere to any athlete's health plans.

Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy.

Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules.

Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.

Type II Driver's License, preferred.

Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.

Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.

Ability to plan practices and events and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity.

Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.

DESIRED CRITERIA:

Previous coaching experience at the Secondary level.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Your Resume

Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying

A minimum of three (3) listed references with their email addresses.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Extracurricular Employees Association (MECA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at . Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

The Salary Range for Middle School JV Basketball Coaches is Min 2,716.00 - Max $5,209.00 per contract. Documented paid coaching experience from public and private schools (middle school, high school, or collegiate level), in and out of state, will be used in determining salary schedule placement. Any employee who works any extra days after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest for authorized playoff or extended activities or equivalent will receive a post-season pay stipend

Employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who are not also employed in other benefit-qualifying positions with the District and who work 630 hours within a school year will become benefit-eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Benefits provided are through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at .

APPLICATION:

Mead School District Employees, on a continuing contract, interested in this position need to apply for this position via the district website under Quicklinks, Applicants to be connected to the online application system, Talent Ed & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest, current resume, and list 3 references on your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, December 19th, 2024.

All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our

online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Kim Kolodrub at the District Administration Building or email at [email protected]. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, December 19th, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Your Resume.

Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying.

List three (3) references.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, [email protected] and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, [email protected] mailto:[email protected] , (509) ###-#### or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) ###-####

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