JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Athletic Coordinator and Tribal School Principal, the Head Coach, will lead the Team, guiding the development of skills, strategies/tactics, and values for each grade level consistent with The Muckleshoot Tribal School mission and values, teaching/training JV program coaches as needed for program alignment.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Support the mission and vision of the Muckleshoot Tribal School and the Athletic Program
- Attend all school practices, games, tournaments, meetings etc.
- Organization, administration and coaching of the team under his/her direction.
- Enforce all rules of the league, state and national association as they pertain to the respective sport.
- Cooperate with Tribal School administration, athletic director, fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program.
- Prepare and maintain a roster of all team members.
- Assume responsibility for conduct of contestants in sport involved.
- Complete all requirements outlined by State WIAA.
- Actively participate in professional organizations such as the state coaches association.
- Assume supervisory control over all levels of teams in the program.
- Ensure facility regulations are understood and enforced.
- Emphasize safety precautions and use accepted training and injury procedures.
- Maintain records of the team and individual accomplishments.
EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION
- Required: High School graduate
- Head coach High School-annually attend a WIAA approved rules clinic in sport being coached
- Hold a valid current First Aid Certification / Hold a valid current CPR Certification
- Current and valid Washington state driver’s license/ Ever Safe Drivers course completed before/or after appointment
- Ability to meet WIAA coaching standards
- Previous experience coaching Native American students is preferred
- Member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe preferred
- Interscholastic coaches, paid and/or volunteer, shall have training in at least the essential areas of study required for a physical education teacher's endorsement in Washington secondary schools and the NFHS Coaches Education Program.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
- Knowledge of the particular sport.
- Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
- Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes.
- Ability to motivate student athletes.
- Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
- Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.
- Ability to relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
Licenses or Certifications Required
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