City of Wilson
Head Football Coach - Baker Middle School
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date:
January 12, 2026
Season Dates:
1/12/26 - 4/4/26
Salary:
$16.66/hour
Benefits:
NONE
Overview
This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The employee must understand and abide by building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the sport to prepare athletes physically and mentally; sets behavioral objectives for the season; administers discipline fairly; emphasizes safety; provides opportunities for each participant to succeed; shares information with parents (rules, schedule, practice days and times); informs participants about district policies and the extracurricular activity contract.
Organizes practice sessions for 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week; teaches basic fundamental skills; prepares daily practice activities; keeps records; promotes good sportsmanship.
Coordinates facility use with the building athletic director; follows budgeting and equipment procedures; handles injuries per district procedures; maintains injury records with the athletic director.
Informs students and parents of eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules; posts rules and distributes them to participants.
Establishes an equipment issuance system; tracks issuance and return; conducts weekly safety checks; holds students responsible for lost equipment; maintains inventory.
Provides recommendations to the building athletic director regarding program, facilities and transportation; supports district athletic objectives.
Other Job Duties
Attends district and building athletic meetings as scheduled.
Updates knowledge by attending clinics and workshops; stays current with WIAA rule changes and Tacoma School District policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work with students on outdoor fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasiums and other sports facilities; ability to lift and move equipment; may be exposed to infectious diseases or inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach; must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA Regulation) or equivalent experience and training that meets requirements.
Allowable Substitution
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated for comparability.
Licenses/Special Requirements
First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of building, district and WIAA policies; knowledge of coaching practices; ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards; ability to motivate students; fairness; ethical conduct; ability to maintain poise and adapt to varied athletic abilities; ability to establish and maintain relationships in a diverse setting; ability to plan and coordinate athletic activities; ability to maintain accurate records.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The district reserves the right to amend this description as needed.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
For questions regarding discrimination, contact the Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us. Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman, 253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us.
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Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date:
January 12, 2026
Season Dates:
1/12/26 - 4/4/26
Salary:
$16.66/hour
Benefits:
NONE
Overview
This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The employee must understand and abide by building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the sport to prepare athletes physically and mentally; sets behavioral objectives for the season; administers discipline fairly; emphasizes safety; provides opportunities for each participant to succeed; shares information with parents (rules, schedule, practice days and times); informs participants about district policies and the extracurricular activity contract.
Organizes practice sessions for 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week; teaches basic fundamental skills; prepares daily practice activities; keeps records; promotes good sportsmanship.
Coordinates facility use with the building athletic director; follows budgeting and equipment procedures; handles injuries per district procedures; maintains injury records with the athletic director.
Informs students and parents of eligibility procedures and sport-specific rules; posts rules and distributes them to participants.
Establishes an equipment issuance system; tracks issuance and return; conducts weekly safety checks; holds students responsible for lost equipment; maintains inventory.
Provides recommendations to the building athletic director regarding program, facilities and transportation; supports district athletic objectives.
Other Job Duties
Attends district and building athletic meetings as scheduled.
Updates knowledge by attending clinics and workshops; stays current with WIAA rule changes and Tacoma School District policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work with students on outdoor fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasiums and other sports facilities; ability to lift and move equipment; may be exposed to infectious diseases or inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach; must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA Regulation) or equivalent experience and training that meets requirements.
Allowable Substitution
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated for comparability.
Licenses/Special Requirements
First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of building, district and WIAA policies; knowledge of coaching practices; ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards; ability to motivate students; fairness; ethical conduct; ability to maintain poise and adapt to varied athletic abilities; ability to establish and maintain relationships in a diverse setting; ability to plan and coordinate athletic activities; ability to maintain accurate records.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The district reserves the right to amend this description as needed.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
For questions regarding discrimination, contact the Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us. Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman, 253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us.
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