POSITION PURPOSE:
The position of Head Coach is responsible for assuring that all assistants (contracted or volunteer), as well as him/herself, know the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), KINGCO Conference and the Bellevue School District policies.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Has responsibility and leadership for overall supervision of his/her program at all levels- Organizes his/her program so that it is consistent with the district and high school philosophy, goals and objectives.
- Has the main responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and community.
- Follows all rules, policies and procedures of the League, District, and school.
- Prepares public information releases regarding his/her particular sport.
- Comply with WIAA coaching clock hour program.
- Keeps abreast of new knowledge, ideas and techniques relating to his or her sport.
- Assists the Athletic Director in the coordination of scheduling events for the sport (usually non-league contests and tournaments).
- Is responsible for drafting and submitting a budget for his/her sport and following rules and procedures for incurring and tracking expenditures and revenues.
- Is responsible for practice sessions for his/her sport within the confines of the time(s) agreed upon by the head coach and Athletic Director.
- This time will include the supervision of the locker room.
- Is responsible for keeping records for and from the Athletic Director and/or principal.
- Is responsible for attending all meetings (district and league) pertaining to his/her sport.
- Is responsible for the general health and welfare and safety of athletes.
- Is aware of all safety procedures necessary for their specific sport and relays these procedures to the assistant coaches, athletes and parents.
- Administers a student interest survey/evaluation at the conclusion of the season and gives the surveys and the results of the survey to the Athletic Director.
- Writes an annual report at the end of the season that evaluates his/her program and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Is responsible for conducting and filing an Assistant Coach’s Evaluation.
- Is in charge of assignments and duties of the assistant coaches (volunteer and contracted) working with his/her sport.
- Is responsible for assuring that all rules, procedures and policies are followed.
- Is responsible for the general upkeep, protection, distribution, collection and inventory of all equipment.
- Is responsible for the appropriate use of school facilities and property.
- The Head Coach or designee must organize, direct, and supervise practice sessions and dressing room facilities any time they are being used by his/her team members.
- The Head Coach must ride the bus to/from all events and follow rules governing in and out-of-state travel.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to and is directly supervised by the Athletic Director.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Hold a current first aid and CPR card, proof of valid first aid and CPR cards must be provided prior to job offer.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
2025-26 Athletic Salary Schedule $ 6,558 for the season. This position is not eligible for benefits.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator
Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
Telephone Number: 425-456-4248
Email: [email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
Telephone Number: (425) 456-4168
Email: [email protected]
Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [email protected].
