Head Track Coach or Assistant Track Coach

Job Title: Track and Field Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Middle School Head Coach

Position Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Non-exempt, Part-time

Reports To: Athletic Director

Salary Range: $1,900 to $6,000 Stipend dependent on role and experience

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program
Location: Redmond, WA

Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role?  Read on to find out more about our amazing school! The Varsity Head Coach works alongside and under the Athletics Director to organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program that advances the mission of The Bear Creek School. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Training

• Work with assistant coaches to create and implement training programs for specific event groups (sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, distance, etc.)
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to implement both in season and out of season programming
• Plan, organize, and run safe and efficient practice sessions that develop fundamentals, technique, and competitive readiness across track and field events; assistant coaches support event groups as assigned
• Actively teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development in the program and ensure that all team members and spectators uphold a high standard of conduct at all times  

Program Management

• Help manage and maintain equipment inventory, ensuring safety and proper usage
• Assist with organizing and scheduling practices, meets, and team events
• Coordinate travel/transportation logistics for away meets
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, athletic trainers, and school staff as needed
• Work with the Athletics Director to create a comprehensive approach to all program elements at Bear Creek in grades K - 12 including a season plan (practice progressions, meet entries, roles for assistants/managers) 
• Maintain compliance with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Emerald Sound Conference, and The Bear Creek School
• Supervise the team during all team activities including travel 
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Department, players, parents, colleagues, and league members 
• Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for any facility or equipment needs
• Represent the school and its community in a professional manner 
• Promote the athletics program within the school and community   

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• High school diploma
• Some coaching experience preferred, but not required
• Compliance with WIAA and Bear Creek requirements prior to beginning of sports season
• Holds CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement ) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct 

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of athletes’ performances
• Work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings

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