Tonasket School District

Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!

The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.

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Focused on learning and linking learning to life.

Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.

The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out of district applications for:

MS C-Squad Boys Basketball Coach

APPLICATION PERIOD:
In-district requests and out-of-district applications close November 4, 2022

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, applicants must submit an updated coaching resume and letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office or via email at aatchison@tonasket.wednet.edu. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

Assistant Coach Job Description

JOB GOAL:

To provide instruction and supervision to participants in the sport assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Assistant Coaches report to the Head Coach of their sport and are supervised and evaluated by the Head Coach in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be at least 20 years of age.

2. Exhibit knowledge of the sport.

3. Pass Tonasket School District background check.

4. Adhere to all laws of the State of Washington in regard to conduct between a teacher (coach) and student (athlete).

5. Ability to teach sportsmanship, respect, skills, and healthy living. Be a mentor and example to athletes. Promote academics first. Provide the best opportunity possible for each student’s success.

6. Ability to work with other coaches, officials, and administrators in a professional and courteous manner.

7. Have the ability to check the school provided email on a daily basis.

8. Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Adhere to and enforce all school, school district, league, and WIAA rules and regulations. Report all violations or suspected issues to the Head Coach immediately.

2. Assume duties assigned by the Head Coach of the program.

3. Support Head Coach in all aspects of the sport program. Carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach and administration.

4. Use sound and acceptable teaching practices for appropriate skill levels as defined by professional organizations for your sport

5. Follow proper care techniques when injuries occur.

6. Carry emergency cards for all team members when traveling with team.

7. Inform Athletic Director of serious injuries and fill out district injury report form in office as needed.

8. Maintain compliance with WIAA coaching standards and provide copies of records to Athletic Director.

9. Refrain from disrespectful conduct toward players, parents, school administrators, game officials, community members, and the media. This includes, but is not limited to, foul language, improper dress, and improper physical contact.

10. Run or assist with running well organized practice sessions.

11. Follow and enforce team discipline standards.

12. Never communicate with individual or small groups of students or athletes via social media (text, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Only use social media to communicate with entire groups of students and/or athletes.

13. Refrain from the use of tobacco, marijuana, and alcohol any time athletes are present. Failure to do so may result in immediate dismissal.

14. Help maintain facilities. Report any problems to the Athletic Director as soon as possible.

15. Supervise appropriately before, during and after practices, conditioning, or competition. Ensure students are picked up before leaving facility.

16. Secure all doors and windows, and turn out lights before leaving the building when custodians are not on duty.

17. Attend all school, league, and state meetings as required.

18. Continue education in regard to new rules, coaching techniques, and teaching methods.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

As stated in Tonasket School District Salary Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

All coaching positions are one-year contracts subject to renewal on a yearly basis.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.
• Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.

Tonasket 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 following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Kevin Young, Superintendent, 35 HWY 20 East. Ph. 509-486-2126 email: kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El siguiente empleado(s) ha sido designado para manejar las preguntas y quejas por presunta discriminación: Kevin Young, Superintente 35 HWY 20 East. Tel. 509-486-2126 correo electrónico: kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu