Announcement #
Courtesy-20
Issue Date:
07-10-26
Closing Date:
07-16-26
Head Softball Coach
Tribal School
Department of Human Services
Contracted $3500.00/Temporary/Part-Time
The Head Softball Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport. Managing the team, organize and run practices and conditioning sessions, manage and maintain equipment/facilities. Assign duties to assistant coaches, supervise athletes at all times, and monitor the academic performance of team members.
Examples of Work Performed:
A head softball coach plans, organizes, and directs the softball program. They also coach on the field, recruit players, and maintain statistics.
Following the athletic handbook and communicating with parents.
Planning Recruit student athletes to play softball and plan and organize the program.
Coaching Perform on-field instruction and coaching, communicate with players about drills and instructions, Inspire and guide the team, and encourage proper conduct.
Managing, Ensure the safety, welfare, and behavior of team members, Direct playing activities, training, discipline, and conduct, assist in coaching the team.
Communication, Leadership, Patience, Trust, Respect, and Openness to feedback and criticism.
Develop individual and team strategies to promote competitive success.
Ensure all student-athletes meet academic, behavioral, and eligibility standards.
Maintain proper safety standards, including equipment checks and injury prevention protocols.
Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, staff, and administration.
Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, uniforms, travel, and equipment needs.
Mentor assistant coaches and student-athletes, fostering leadership and accountability.
Represent Yakama Nation Tribal School with professionalism and integrity.
Promote cultural values, respect, and positive representation of the Yakama Nation community.
Knowledge of physical fitness and training requirements as well as proper and safe diet regime to be used by young athletes.
Ability to assume responsibility in an educational environment to work with students, families and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, supervisors, and colleagues.
Ability to prepare curriculum and training schedules for the sport activity.
Coach will connect with parents for concerns regarding student performance.
Work with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities.
Assign duties to the assistant coach as necessary.
Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observe team during participation to determine the needs for improvements.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of the athletes at all times.
Monitor the academic performance of the team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Follow state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the new media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Work with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and some experience as a coach or assistant coach at the high school level or college level.
Ability to demonstrate effective coaching techniques and skills.
Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Ability to maintain discipline and a positive learning atmosphere.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, ability to bend, stoop, and sit on the floor.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Minimum Requirements:
At least 6 months prior experience as a Coach at the High School/Middle School level, or any combination of experience working with youth or knowledge that provides the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position.
Before the beginning of the third year of coaching must complete a school district approved Coaching Principles training that requires a minimum of five (5) hours of instruction or complete the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course or attend all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School. After training completion coaches will be required to repeat this training every three (3) years.
Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rule clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.
Possess a valid current First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain) or have completed a School District approved Athletic Training/Sports Medicine course equivalent to the Red Cross First Aid Card training or be enrolled in a First Aid Class.
Possess a valid current CPR Certification or be enrolled in and approved CPR C, it must be renewed every three years.
Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play protocols and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness trainings as required by Washington State Law that must be renewed every three (3) years.
No history of child abuse or neglect.
No history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Ability to complete a background check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver''s License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit. May be required to complete the Defensive Driving Course (to be updated every 2 years).
Preferred Requirements:
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.