Softball Head Coach (7th Grade)
Start/end times vary by position/building; Dates defined by season schedule
$2820-$4669/season depending on prior experience as documented and approved by AD/HR; Coaching contract pay will be spread throughout the months of the season for those not otherwise employed by the district; Pay for current District employees will begin the month the activity begins and be spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug)
Upon reaching 630 hours worked, coaches will become eligible for and be offered medical , dental , vision , and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB
WIAA certification; Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance; Ability and willingness to obtain Type II Commercial Driver’s license (training provided by District)
POSITION: Middle School Head Coach
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Head Coach is responsible for leading and supervising all aspects of the assigned sport program. This includes but is not limited to: athlete eligibility, practice planning, game-day management, staff coordination, equipment management, transportation, safety, adherence to WIAA regulations, and cultivating a positive and inclusive culture that reflects district values of sportsmanship, leadership, and excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:
- Teach the fundamentals of Softball
- Teach appreciation for rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene and safety athletes and assistant coaches
- Reflect enthusiasm for the program and participants in order to make it a worthwhile endeavor for athletes, coaches, parents and community members
- Hold necessary practices to prepare athletes
- Follow school, district and WIAA rules and regulations
- Provide appropriate supervision for athletes before, during, and after all team activities, including but not limited to; practices, contests, and team events
- Must remain present until all students have safely departed or have been released to a parent/guardian
- Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility
- Monitor and ensure scholastic eligibility of athletes
- Collaborate with high school programs to support the continuity of skills, plays, and the overall sport
- Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by all coaches in the program
- Design staff meetings to ensure coach awareness of overall program
- Participate in the budgeting functions with Athletic Director for activities and operate within budget appropriations
- Continually update techniques and skills through course work and clinics
- Conduct self in an ethical manner during practices and contests
- Model and require sportsmanlike conduct and ethical behavior from athletes and assistant coaches
- Utilize appropriate District-approved channels of communication to ensure compliance with public records requirements
The preceding list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Each of the coaches at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: fundamentals of the sport, practice organization, rules, safety and contest management; technical strategies for diverse learning styles; equity, inclusion and culturally responsive coaching; district programs and procedures; basic computer skills including, but not limited to; e-mail, internet, etc.
Ability to: perform first aid and/or CPR; organize and supervise a total program; organize and demonstrate skills to assistant coaches and athletes; motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive experience; encourage and recognize positive conduct; maintain and adhere to high levels of confidentiality; maintain compliance with all district equity and inclusiveness provisions; maintain positive team management and athlete engagement techniques; adapt coaching to meet diverse learning needs; read and follow written and verbal instructions, as well as communicate clearly in both verbal and written communications; work variable hours as requested/needed; work alone or in a team setting; maintain good rapport with students, parents, staff, and the public; be dependable and flexible
MENTAL DEMANDS
- Required to deal with a wide range of behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner
- May experience shifts in work schedule and/or work site according to district needs
- Sustain mental awareness while also maintaining attention to details and safety requirements
- May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult people
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Amount of sitting, standing and walking may vary depending on projects/tasks. Generally, the job requires 50% standing, 40% walking, and 10% sitting
- The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, sit, stand, walk, bend at neck and back, twist body, use hands to push/pull and lift/carry, squat, kneel, stoop, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Appropriate certification as determined by WIAA, the state and the district
- Previous successful Softball coaching experience required
- Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of Softball and an interest to examine new theories and procedures
- Current first aid/CPR card required
- Must have access to a reliable form of transportation
- Possess valid WA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and willingness to obtain district-provided Type II driver training for the purpose of transporting students when required
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Placement on the Cheney Coaches Association Salary Schedule
- Season-based; temporary position
CLEARANCES
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
EVALUATION
The Head Coach shall be evaluated each season by the Athletic Director and/or designee to the currently established Cheney Coaches Association evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter
- Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within the first week of hire and as scheduled thereafter
- Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills
- Submit current/renewed licenses to Human Resources upon attaining
HISTORY
Job description and format updated: February 2026
Position is supervised by the building Athletic Director
Stipend (stipend may be split between coaches to support program need and athlete count)
Cheney Coaches Association
Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Brett Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4507.
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