Announcement #
Courtesy-7
Issue Date:
07-08-26
Closing Date:
07-14-26
Flag Football Assistant Coach
Tribal School
Department of Human Services
Contracted $2500.00/Temporary/Part-Time
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the daily operations of the Flag Football program. The primary focus is on individual player development, assisting with drills, and providing positive reinforcement. The Assistant Coach steps in for the Head Coach when necessary and helps maintain a safe, structured environment for all participants.
Examples of Work Performed
Assist the Head Coach with organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate.
Organize practice schedules to ensure the best use of time, facilities, and staff personnel for the benefit of the individual, participant, and teams as directed by the Head Coach.
Emphasize safety precautions to prevent injuries.
Always assist with proper supervision of student athletes during daily team practices/contests and lead specific position drills as directed by the Head Coach.
Assist with keeping updated contact records in case of an emergency.
Assist with the development of team rules and help communicate them to the players.
Attend coaching clinics as required by the WIAA, and/or hold current certificates.
Assist with monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Observe players during practice and games to evaluate individual needs and team improvements to enhance game strategy and team capabilities against opponents.
Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior and appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Submit all invoices, back-up documentation and receipts for all pre-approved purchase and prepayment closeouts.
Help maintain records of team and individual accomplishments.
Be responsible for ALL supplies and equipment inventory during the season, including uniforms.
Able to attend and support tribal community activities as needed.
Assist in the setup and breakdown of practice equipment.
Provide one-on-one coaching to players to improve technique and confidence.
Assist in maintaining accurate records for attendance.
Promote a positive team culture centered on the "Student-First" mentality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport including fundamental knowledge of football basics, including flag-pulling, passing and route running.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaching staff, school administrators, parents, and students.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport with teenagers and act as a positive role model. Supporting the value of an education.
Adaptability: Willingness to take on various tasks to support the program''s success.
Patience: Ability to teach skills to athletes with varying levels of experience.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience playing or coaching football/flag football.
No history of child abuse or neglect.
No history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or be able to obtain one upon hire.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Required to pass a pre-employment background check (including Tribal School requirements and Federal requirements).
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.
Preferred Requirements:
Yakama enrolled preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.