COACH - Head Varsity Baseball

COACH - Head Varsity Baseball JobID: 559 Position Type: Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted: 9/12/2026Location: Kalama High School, Kalama, WADate Available: March 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideWe appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School Districts. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) 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. Season begin date: March 2027Season end date: May 2027Compensation: $4,655 - $5,400 dependent upon verifiable experienceLocation: Kalama High School, Kalama, WABenefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefitsReports to: Athletic DirectorQUALIFICATIONS: Ensure fields are playable for both practices and games. This will often require communication with the Port and Athletic DirectorMust complete my247 and all WIAA trainings through FinalForms and SafeSchools through the district prior to the beginning of the sport's seasonProvide clear and consistent communication to all players, parents, and other coaches when there are schedule changesProvides instruction to students in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sportOrganizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercisesAssesses students' skills, monitors students during competition and practiceProvides determining game strategyFollows established procedures in the event of an injuryModels sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials and spectatorsSupervises and maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its securityDistributes and collects equipment, supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the head coachMaintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all timesParticipates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assembliesPerforms support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related recordsModels non discriminatory practices in all activitiesMust complete SafeSchools training prior to the beginning of the sport's seasonQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Per WIAA - minimum age for head coach is 21 years of age, assistant coach is 19 years of ageTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GEDPrevious Coaching experience preferredReasoning AbilityAbility to communicate with high school students, parents, coaches and staffCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:CPR/First Aid cardLANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules. Ability to speak effectively to administration, staff, students and parents.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work independently and to communicate proactivelyTeamwork and teambuildingStrong communication skillsAbility to mentor and motivate studentsSkills in reading, understanding and following safety rules and regulationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relations with students and staffAbility to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policiesSuch alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Requires some travel.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Work is predominantly in athletic rooms and outside on athletic field(s). Temperature normal climate, occasional adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.If you are hired for this position, you will be required to complete a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).