Flexibility in working hours required
For the 2025-2026 school year
Fair Labor Standards Act Status Exempt
Benefits Detailed information including eligibility criteria can be found here.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools VPS. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicants that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately due to the number of applications received not all applicants will receive an interview.
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Position Definition
Under the direction of the building Athletic Director building Principal and district Athletic Director the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport to include conducting practices overseeing games and game strategy educating and developing athletes and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application
Recent coaching experience with K-12 athletes preferred
Current First Aid and CPR card or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills
Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills
Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally racially and linguistically diverse
Essential Functions
Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes
Recruit student athletes for the coach's school for participation
Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport
Attend and supervise athletes at games and execute game strategy
Attend yearly Coaches' Institute training in August
Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes parents and the school community
Organize supervise and evaluate practice sessions
Know and adhere to WIAA league district and building rules and policies
Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety
Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff students parents and community
Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach Athletic Director's program direction
Treat co-workers supervisors students parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Working Conditions
Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents
Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds
Such alternative to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the District finds appropriate and acceptable.
It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.
Coaches appointed a position in any given school may be re-appointed to the same position for the subsequent school year without further posting.