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Form of workSUMMARY: The Head MS Girls Basketball Coach provides leadership and direction to the Middle School Girls' basketball team, enforcing all rules of the WIAA as they relate to the respective sport, and is responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of the team. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States.
It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. COVID-19 Vaccine - The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation.
Please reach out to the HR Office at HR@leschischools.org mailto:HR@leschischools.org for information on medical accommodations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Plans and conducts all practice sessionsMaintains a current and accurate squad roster at all times, being sure that it is on file with the athletic director and the building principalAssigns duties to the team's assistant coach and evaluates the assistant coach's performance in conjunction with the athletic directorProvides verification of physical exam clearances and parental permission slips on all participating student athletes prior to actual team practices/gamesAccompanies the specified school team to school-sponsored interscholastic competitions at all times and/or assigns at least one coach to be with the squad at all times, including bus transportation to and from practices and games; performs locker room supervision until all squad members have left the building; and ensures that the aforementioned areas are clean and orderly Inspects all equipment, oversees the issuance and collection of equipment, and maintains equipment inventory records; advises the athletic director of any equipment that needs repair or certification (All equipment is the responsibility of the coach.)Instructs team members regarding proper use of uniforms and equipment (Uniforms and/or equipment are to be worn for school-sponsored sporting activities only.)Reports all injuries to the athletic director and fully completes injury report forms within 24 hours of the incident; personally confirms that the athlete is receiving competent medical care and that full reports have been made relative to the injuryAttends to injured athletes at all times or until a parent is presentConducts scouting activities in compliance with applicable school and WIAA policiesConducts team staff meetings, to include assistant coaches, and takes charge of all tryouts, practices, team meetings and athletic contestsArranges for presentation of team awards through the athletic director and provides a roster with the recommended award winnersWhen needing volunteer coaching personnel, submits a written request to the athletic director or the high school/Middle School vice principalAnnually attends a WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached or passes the WIAA approved sports rules test required of officials for the sport being coached. (Note: recommended for coaches directing Middle School athletes.) This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.
Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Is at least 21 years oldPossesses a high school diploma or GEDHolds a valid and current First Aid Certification card or is enrolled in a Red Cross First Aid Card training course PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHas earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Physical Education, Coaching or related field; or has three or more years of direct work experience as a coach of a major team sportHas experience in coaching Native American studentsIs a current employee of Chief Leschi Schools - preferably a certificated employee CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:Able to maintain a successful criminal background clearanceSuccessful and/or clear drug screeningBe fully vaccinated against COVID-19 KNOWLEDGE OF:School board policies and proceduresWIAA interscholastic activities policies and WIAA coaching standardsSkills involved in sport of girls' basketball ABILITY TO:Take initiative and work independentlyCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingMaintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse communityWork collaboratively with school and central office administrators, parents, and community membersDemonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competenceComply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Athletic Director or designeePHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit or both for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulation.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 - 75 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.
