Job Description

Overview

STATEMENT OF WORK: COACH (SPORTS). Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non-athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; serves as an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner according to prescribed procedures; is responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintains cooperation with Principal and/or Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personnel; maintains good communications with the Principal and/or Athletic Director by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips and games.
• Develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
• Develops good public relations in the school and community.
• Attends contests and practice sessions.
• Completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.

Employment Standards

Required

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills. Atypical pathways may include:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma. It is preferred that applicants be teachers presently under contract with Washoe County School District.
• Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this activity.

Knowledge and Skills : Knowledge of rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments. Skills in providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well-organized practices and contests; verbal and written communication; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.

Licenses/Certifications : Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for CPR is required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

Special Considerations : Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

Compensation

Coaching positions are not contracted and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association / Washoe Education Association.

Equal Opportunity

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Locations and Job Details

Site(s): Reed High School

Internal Job Number: 2025-26-AC251605

How to Apply

To apply, complete an online coaching application and associate it with this job posting. Indicate specific areas of coaching interest by highlighting them in the Coaching/Club Interests field on the Additional Information page of the application. Multiple areas of interest may be selected by holding down the control key while clicking.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire, and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.80 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

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