Assistant Softball Coach

DEFINITION OF POSITION: To assist in the development and maintenance of a successful athletic program

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head Coach

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful competitive playing and/or coaching experience
• Per WIAA regulations, an assistant coach must be 19 years old and a head coach must be 21 years old
• Current First Aid/CPR card
• Ability to obtain a Pullman School District Type II driver’s license upon hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College/University training or experience in the activity
• Coaching experience at the middle school level or equivalent

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Work positively with student athletes to teach essential athletic skills necessary to compete, teach proper attitudes to play the sport competitively, and teach proper attitudes regarding winning gracefully and losing with dignity
• Provide leadership in developmental programs
• Coordinate player development and skill level
• Adjust system to player personnel available upon recommendation of head coach
• Game preparation and field set-up and maintenance
• Develop support for the program from players, students, parents, and community
• Positive presentation of the program to the community
• Work within guidelines of WIAA, Greater Spokane League, and the Pullman School District
• Cooperate with other school programs
• Willingness to work with summer programs
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: Stipend Position: $5,108-$5,708 per school year – The filling of this position is dependent upon the number of participants.
• Leaves/Benefits: N/A

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER