SUMMARY OF COACHING POSITIONS

Paid coaching positions are granted for one-year terms.  Requirements vary according to activity, but in general, the following apply:

General requirements for all coaching positions:

• Ability to establish positive, supportive rapport with student participants
• Knowledge of and adherence to all school district rules and regulations
• Professional conduct appropriate for a positive educational setting
• Supervisory and organizational skills necessary to carry out assigned duties

General requirements for coaching of athletic teams:

• Participation and/or coaching experience in the designated sport or activity
• Ability to teach the techniques, rules and strategies of the sport or activity while treating participants with dignity and respect
• Professional conduct and adherence to supervisory and organization expectations at all times    
• Knowledge of and adherence to all San Juan Island School District, League, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules and regulations
• First Aid/CPR, American Sport Education Program, and School District Driver's certification
• Willingness to meet WIAA Coaching Standards requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful coaching experience at appropriate  in the designated sport or activity preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity a plus
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually, as required.

Volunteer coaches must be approved by the Athletic Director and must meet all coaching requirements.  Questions about specific positions should be directed to Brock Hauck, Athletic Director, at (360) 378-7115.