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LOCATION
Elma, WA
POSTED
4 days ago
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:
2026 - 2027 Elma High School Volleyball Head Coach
Season Start Date:
Approximately 08-24-2026
Extracurricular Salary Stipend Range:
*$ 7,665.90 - $8,309.90
*(Will be updated per EEA CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027)
Benefits Include:
I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 21 years or older
Current First Aid/CPR Certification and Concussion training required before the first day of practice
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check (fee paid by employee)
Meet the WIAA coaching standard criteria
Clear communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and community
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the sport skill, strategy and rules
Prior coaching experience or playing experience in the sport is given preference
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students is an essential function of this position
Examples of Duties:
Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport/activity
Provide direct ongoing supervision of all athletes, manage before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions games/travel and other school-sanctioned events
Develop appropriate objectives of the assigned sport/activity
Maintain knowledge of league and district rules and regulations related directly to the assigned sport/activity, student participation and parent/community involvement
Continually teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to all athletes
Report all injuries to the Athletic Director, and complete appropriate report(s)
Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Athletic Director
Organizes and conducts, in coordination with the Athletic Director, parent meetings prior to the season an provides ongoing parent communication throughout the season
Provide guidance, leadership, and the fundamental skills necessary to execute the program in a successful manner
Assume the leadership role in relation to team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment and assigned responsibilities
Assume responsibility clearing all athletes who are returning to play after an injury through the Athletic Director
Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the ESD Athletic Code, and comply with WIAA Rules and Regulations
Organizes award and recognition for athletes/participants
Responsible for a clean and orderly storage facility
Application Process: Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, and a Valid First/Aid Certification Card. Apply before July 10, 2026.
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer, Tami Buckell, at hr@eagles.edu.
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are: 504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu
El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.
Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son: Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu