Compliance with Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association and Bear Creek requirements is required before the sports season begins.
Hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, including the epinephrine autoinjector supplement, or obtain certification within 90 days of the employment start date.
Currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is not available.
Positively support school policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
Communicate truthfully, positively, and purposefully with others.
Use written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.
Adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and information security.
Hold oneself and others accountable to accomplish results.
Handle multiple concurrent tasks effectively.
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.
Stand for long periods, lift and move items weighing upwards of 50 pounds, evaluate athletes' performance visually and auditorily, and work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings.
Responsibilities
Work with assistant coaches to create and implement training programs for event groups such as sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and distance.
Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to implement in-season and out-of-season programming.
Plan, organize, and run safe, efficient practice sessions that develop fundamentals, technique, and competitive readiness across track and field events; assistant coaches support assigned event groups.
Teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development, and ensure team members and spectators maintain high standards of conduct.
Help manage and maintain equipment inventory, ensuring safety and proper usage.
Assist with organizing and scheduling practices, meets, and team events.
Coordinate travel and transportation logistics for away meets.
Communicate with athletes, parents, athletic trainers, and school staff as needed.
Work with the Athletics Director to develop a comprehensive approach to program elements across grades K–12, including a season plan for practice progressions, meet entries, and roles for assistants and managers.
Maintain compliance with Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association, Emerald Sound Conference, and Bear Creek School requirements.
Supervise the team during team activities, including travel.
Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for facility or equipment needs.
Represent the school and its community professionally.
Promote the athletics program within the school and community.
Desired Qualifications
Some coaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Description
Job Title:Track and FieldHead 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
Requirements
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