Assistant Coach- High School Volleyball

Granger School District No. 204

Job Description

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach- High School Volleyball

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must successfully pass and maintain a clean criminal record.
• Compliance with district policies and drug-free workplace requirements.
• Previous coaching experience and/or experience working with secondary-aged students preferred.
• Knowledge of WIAA rules, district procedures, and interscholastic athletic programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Ability to promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and student leadership.

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and Athletics Director

JOB GOAL: To assist the Head Coach and Athletics Director in providing a positive, safe, and competitive athletic program that promotes student growth, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and athletic skill development.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the sport program.
• Provide instruction in the fundamentals, skills development, conditioning, and game strategies.
• Assist with organizing and conducting team practices, tryouts, and competitions.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and respect among student athletes.
• Encourage student participation and academic success.
• Communicate expectations, schedules, team rules, and program information to students and families.
• Assist with supervision of student athletes during practices, games, travel, tournaments, and team activities.
• Assists with maintaining accurate attendance records for practices, games, and all sport-related activities.
• Maintain compliance with WIAA regulations, league requirements, district policies, and athletic department expectations.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities including CPR/First Aid and WIAA coaching requirements.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, locker rooms, and practice areas.
• Promote a safe environment and implement injury prevention practices.
• Ensure medical authorization forms, athletic clearances, and required participation documents are completed and maintained.
• Report injuries, discipline concerns, safety concerns, or other significant incidents to the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director promptly.
• Support off-season conditioning, camps, clinics, and summer program activities as directed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and positive behavior aligned with district expectations.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletics Director, or building administration.

ABILITY TO PERFORM JOB TASKS AS FOLLOWS:

• Lift and carry athletic equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and demonstrate athletic movements for extended periods of time.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel with student athletes for competitions and team activities.
• Meet deadlines and work under time constraints during athletic seasons.
• Maintain general good health and physical stamina appropriate for coaching responsibilities.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: For classified employees serving in extracurricular coaching positions, compensation shall comply with applicable wage and hour laws.

• Classified employees serving in coaching assignments must accurately record all hours worked on district-approved time sheets.
• Classified employees working extracurricular assignments shall be compensated at an hourly rate no less than the applicable Washington State minimum wage.
• Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek, including combined district employment and extracurricular assignments, shall be compensated at the applicable overtime rate in accordance with federal and state law, including 29 CFR 778.419.
• Maximum allowable hours for each extracurricular assignment will be determined by the business office based on the assigned stipend amount and anticipated overtime obligations.
• Employees may not exceed approved hours without prior authorization from the business office.
• The District's intent is to maintain fairness and consistency among coaching positions so compensation aligns as closely as possible with the approved stipend schedule; however, actual compensation may vary as necessary to comply with overtime laws.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Has authority over student athletes and student managers as assigned under the supervision of the Head Coach and Athletics Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contractual agreement in accordance with district policies, WIAA regulations, negotiated agreements, and administrative directives.

LENGTH: Seasonal position covering the complete athletic season, including postseason participation if applicable. This assignment is for a single season only and is not subject to renewal or guarantee of reappointment for subsequent seasons.

SCHEDULE: As determined by practice schedules, competitions, and assigned activities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by the Board of Directors, district supplemental schedules, negotiated agreements, and applicable wage and hour laws.

EVALUATION: Completed by the Athletics Director and/or designee in collaboration with the head coach at the conclusion of the season.

Adopted: 5-29-12

REV: 5/2026