ASSISTANT BOYS WATER POLO COACH - HIGH SCHOOL

COMMENTS: This is a stipend position, no release time available.

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

JOB SUMMARY

This position instructs school student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and abide by all building, South Kitsap School District, South Puget Sound League (SPSL) 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.
• Supports the head coach's vision on how to plan, develop and implement an effective program for the particular sport to prepare student-athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests; supports head coach's behavioral objectives for the coming sport season; emphasizes safety precautions; supports opportunities for each participant to achieve some success; acts as a liaison between parents/guardians and head coach.
• Executes the head coach's practice sessions that are conducted on a regular daily basis with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential; teaches fundamental skills of the sport; prepares daily practice activities and keeps records on file in FinalForms; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches; abides by WIAA, SPSL, SKHS and SKSD regulations.
• Actively engaged in all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director; follows building and district procedures for budgeting and purchase of equipment through ASB; follows district procedures for handling injuries; maintains injury records in conjunction with athletic trainer; prearranges transportation with the building athletic director.
• Informs student-athletes and parents/guardians of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the sport; posts rules and issues them to each participant.
• Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment; performs weekly safety check for all equipment; holds student-athletes responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and inputs all equipment information into FinalForms.
• Issues letters and awards in accordance with previously established written regulations on file with the building athletic director; makes written recommendations to building athletic director, regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems; assists the building athletic director and district athletic director in achieving the objectives of the school's athletic program.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director.
• Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current regarding rule changes as adopted by WIAA, South Puget Sound League, South Kitsap High School and South Kitsap School District.
• Performs related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Head Coach, Athletic Director and/or Principal or designee

CONDITIONS

Work with student-athletes in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasium, swimming pool or other facilities; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sports skills when necessary; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience as an assistant coach; must be at least 19 years of age (WIAA regulation); or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.

Allowable Substitution

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources department for comparability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of building, South Kitsap School District, South Puget Sound League and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the particular sport. Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student-athletes.

Ability to always conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner.

Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.

Ability to relate to student-athletes of differing athletic abilities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student-athlete relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities. Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files.

Licenses/Special Requirements

First Aid Certificate, CPR card and AED training are required.

Red Cross Safety Training or Lifeguard certification is also required for swimming, diving and water polo coaches.

SEASON:

Fall 2026

SALARY:

As per negotiated contract and verified water polo coaching experience at another school district.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation - including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:

Will Sarett,

Executive Director of Human Resources

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7071

sarett@skschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator:

Eric Nerison

Executive Director of Student Support

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-443-7062

nerison@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:

Monica Zuber,

Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership

2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7003

zuber@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all people -students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.