Coach - Head Varsity Football Coach (See add'l job information)

Coaching - Positions - Head Football
Job Number 2000011114
Start Date
Open Date 11/28/2023
Closing Date 12/08/2023
STATEMENT OF WORK
COACH (SPORTS)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
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.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES
Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; 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 personal; maintains good communications with the Principal and/or Athletic Director by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
The incumbent(s) develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
The incumbent (s) develops good public relations in the school and community.
The incumbent attends contests and practice sessions.
The incumbent completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide required knowledge and skills in qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
• Equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with Washoe County School District;
AND
• Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.
SKILL AT: Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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: This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the "Extended Day Duty Scale" negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, 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, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Internal Job Number Coach
Salary
Coaching positions are non-contracted and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe Education Association.
Additional Job Information
Damonte Ranch High School is now accepting applications for the position of head coach for football. Interested applicants should apply at https://www.washoeschools.net/domain/257. Please attach a letter of intent, and resume. Only fully completed applications containing a letter of intent and resume will be accepted. Candidates will be screened and finalists will be identified for interviews. Interested candidates with questions can email Jeff Thiede, Athletic Director, at jthiede@washoeschools.net with any questions.
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. Please upload your letter of interest and resume on the attachments page of the application.
Coaches will be fingerprinted upon hire and every year thereafter. Coaches will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting and will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every year thereafter. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.