Assistant Coach - Track (.FTE

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Coaches and Advisors

Date Posted: 2/12/2026

Location:

Glacier Peak High School

Our People = Our Strength

Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Assists the head coach in implementing a given sports program. Individuals occupying coaching positions are responsible for developing fundamental skills and an understanding of the rules of the sport in participants, modeling and fostering cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Coaches determine the system of play to be used and develop and implement best strategies and methods to carry out the system.

They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for participants, ensuring their eligibility and monitoring their behavior. Coaches issue and inventory equipment, maintain financial and other related records, and perform other related duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description.

Spring - High School, March 2, 2026 - May 8, 2026 (subject to change around athletic season window)

$5,715 - $6,809 per the 2025-26 Athletic Stipend Schedule. Hourly rate/stipend amount is dependent on experience. This position is for a .5 FTE coaching position.

The successful candidate will:

• have demonstrated successful coaching experience, either at the head or assistant level;
• meet or be willing to meet the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association coaching certification standard;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Valid Washington state teacher certification preferred;
• Employment as a teacher or substitute teacher in Snohomish School District preferred;
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport preferred;
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport preferred;
• Willingness to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the sport;
• Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certificates;
• HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B training.

We've taken care to identify the qualifications required for this position, and have numbered them so that you can clearly address each qualification in your letter of application.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to establish good will and effectively promote the athletic program in the community.
• Ability to articulate a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy.
• Ability to emphasize ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship among coaches and athletes.
• Ability to positively motivate athletes and promote teamwork.
• Ability to listen well and communicate positively and clearly.
• Ability to consistently apply established team rules and regulations.
• Ability to be firm but fair in enforcing expectations of behavior with athletes.
• Ability to apply developmentally and age appropriate methods to coaching student athletes.
• Willingness to pursue innovation and knowledge of new techniques through participation in clinics and workshops.
• Ability to apply knowledge of safe training practices and appropriate injury procedures.

This position is open to all individuals, including current employees. However, in no event will the addition of this position to a currently held position result in overtime pay. Employment in the above position is for the stated school year only and does not continue past that school year. The District makes a separate determination each school year who to employ in each extra-curricular position.

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• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing should login as an "External Applicant."
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login to the application system as a "Transfer Applicant." Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and letter of interest.