Ottawa County
Job Title
Head Coach Fastpitch - Stewart
Location Tacoma, WA
Organization Tacoma Public Schools
Description Expected Start Date: 4/2/2026 Season Dates: Session 4 (4/13/2026-6/3/2026), Coaches Meeting 4/2/2026, tentative Salary Level: $16.66/hour Position is not benefit eligible.
Examples Of Duties This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to achieve individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and comply with all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises student athletes to promote effective learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the sport, preparing athletes physically and mentally, setting objectives, administering discipline fairly, emphasizing safety, sharing program information with parents, and informing participants of district policies and regulations.
Organizes practice sessions that are stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week, immediately after school, developing athletes’ greatest potential, teaching basic skills, preparing daily activities, keeping records, and promoting good sportsmanship.
Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use with the building athletic director, budgeting and purchasing equipment through the ASB, handling injuries, maintaining injury records, and issuing equipment with a systematic system.
Informs students and parents of eligibility procedures and special rules; posts and issues rules to each participant.
Maintains an effective system for issuing equipment, ensuring return, performing weekly safety checks, holding students responsible for lost equipment, and completing inventory lists for the building athletic director.
Makes written recommendations to the building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation issues, and assists in achieving the objectives of the school’s athletic program.
Other Job Duties
Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by the athletic directors.
Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and staying current with rule changes from WIAA and Tacoma School District.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Conditions Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other sports facilities; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment; exposure to infectious diseases and inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High school graduation 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 possess combined experience and training that meets federal and state requirements.
Licenses/Special Requirements First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of effective coaching practices and techniques for the sport.
Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with 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 students of differing athletic abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multiracial, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities.
Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files.
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 and complaints of alleged discrimination, contact the following coordinators:
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
Benefits This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401‑1357 www.tacomaschools.org
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Location Tacoma, WA
Organization Tacoma Public Schools
Description Expected Start Date: 4/2/2026 Season Dates: Session 4 (4/13/2026-6/3/2026), Coaches Meeting 4/2/2026, tentative Salary Level: $16.66/hour Position is not benefit eligible.
Examples Of Duties This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to achieve individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and comply with all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises student athletes to promote effective learning through participation in athletic activities.
Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the sport, preparing athletes physically and mentally, setting objectives, administering discipline fairly, emphasizing safety, sharing program information with parents, and informing participants of district policies and regulations.
Organizes practice sessions that are stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week, immediately after school, developing athletes’ greatest potential, teaching basic skills, preparing daily activities, keeping records, and promoting good sportsmanship.
Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use with the building athletic director, budgeting and purchasing equipment through the ASB, handling injuries, maintaining injury records, and issuing equipment with a systematic system.
Informs students and parents of eligibility procedures and special rules; posts and issues rules to each participant.
Maintains an effective system for issuing equipment, ensuring return, performing weekly safety checks, holding students responsible for lost equipment, and completing inventory lists for the building athletic director.
Makes written recommendations to the building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation issues, and assists in achieving the objectives of the school’s athletic program.
Other Job Duties
Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by the athletic directors.
Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and staying current with rule changes from WIAA and Tacoma School District.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Conditions Work with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other sports facilities; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment; exposure to infectious diseases and inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High school graduation 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 possess combined experience and training that meets federal and state requirements.
Licenses/Special Requirements First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of effective coaching practices and techniques for the sport.
Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with 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 students of differing athletic abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multiracial, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities.
Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files.
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 and complaints of alleged discrimination, contact the following coordinators:
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
Benefits This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401‑1357 www.tacomaschools.org
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