Head High School Girls Soccer

Coupeville School District
Job Description for Fall 2025-2026
 
COACH – Head Athletic
 
Immediate Supervisor:           Athletic Director                
General Responsibilities: The head coach of all athletic activities facilitates development and safety of members of the team, schedules practices and attendance at games, coordinates publicity and student recognition, maintains equipment necessary for the activity, supervises assistant coaches, and assists as necessary with budgeting for the activity.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties: The head coach

• develops a written practice/training plan in accordance with all regulations pertaining to the activity and is present at all practices to ensure the plan is followed;
• ensures student safety by: developing and using appropriate conditioning/practice programs; temporarily limiting a student’s participation if signs of overexertion appear; following physician orders regarding student participation; following appropriate first aid practices in case of student injury;
• inspects and maintains equipment, keeps a current equipment inventory, and ensures that equipment is used only for the purpose for which it was purchased;
• assigns duties to and supervises the activities of all assistant coaches and student managers;
• coordinates team sign-up and participation by: obtaining names of interested students; submitting the list of names to the athletic director at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the season and obtaining a list of eligible members from the school office on the first day of practice; ensuring that only eligible students are allowed to practice; and checking the daily attendance sheet for student eligibility;
• coordinates team activities with other school activities and staff, and prepares a season schedule for team members;
• coordinates with the athletic director to: arrange transportation for team members to out-of-district competitions; arrange for presentation of team awards; submit any team fund-raising activities for approval in a timely manner; and prepare requisitions for purchases;
• handles public relations for the team, including press releases and interviews;
• attends meetings that pertain to or have an impact on the sport or activity;
• ensures that students follow school and league rules and regulations;
• sets an example for and expects appropriate conduct from all assistant coaches and participants;
• completes appropriate check-out procedures at the end of the season;
• obtains additional training at personal expense as required by the State Board of Education Interscholastic Coaching Standards.

Qualifications:  The head coach must meet the qualifications identified on the attached Requirements for Coaching Athletic Activities.

Attributes: The head coach must demonstrate the following attributes:

• a helpful, calm, friendly, and polite manner when interacting with students, parents, school staff, and competitors;
• the ability to generate enthusiasm among team members;
• the ability to make reasoned decisions;
• appropriate discretion concerning students, staff, and confidential or privileged information.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://coupeville.k12.wa.us/staff-jobs/
Current employees apply as Internal Applicant
All others apply as External Applicant

Candidates of Diversity Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply:
Coupeville School District welcomes, values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This is in alignment with our CSD Equity Commitment Statement: “Whether about race, religion, language, immigration status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or ability, or a combination of these, we know that students deserve to be honored and respected for who they are. Coupeville Schools is committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive working and learning community for all.” 
 
Coupeville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coupeville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The board designates the superintendent to serve as the district’s coordinator regarding: Title IX; Section 504/ADA; Civil Rights Compliance and to handle questions and investigate any complaints communicated to the district of alleged discrimination. Superintendent, 501 S Main, Coupeville, WA, 98239, phone: 360.678.2404.