Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Description
The Athletic Director will work in conjunction with other Tribal, Private and Public Schools within Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to create and coach competitive athletic teams for Muckleshoot Tribal Schools, which will initially include basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball based on student and community feedback.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in conjunction with other Tribal, Private and Public Schools within Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to create and coach competitive athletic teams for Muckleshoot Tribal Schools, which will initially include basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball based on student and community feedback.
- Encourage student fitness and athletics in a complete K-12 physical fitness program (which includes organized sports opportunities) by providing supervision, leadership and coordination of staff, volunteers, students and community on all matters related to athletic programs.
- Supervises and evaluates personnel; serves as mentor to coaches; observes and provides feedback regarding performance; trains and motivates staff; works with staff to resolve problems; recommends the appointment, assignment, promotion, probation or dismissal of MTS coaches.
- Promote community participation (parents, industry representatives, community members, elders) as coaches and supporters of Tribal School Teams.
- Work with students, staff and community to promote community pride in student athletic accomplishments
- Manage procedures and policies of athletic programs: philosophy, program offerings, legal issues, league, district and state affiliations and regulations.
- Coordinate and facilitate requests for equipment and supplies orders for athletic programs.
- Coordinate seasonal athletic awards, athletic schedules and articles for the Muckleshoot monthly newspaper.
- Coordinate transportation needs for athletic events and practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, Washington State Teaching certificate.
- Five (5) years’ experience coaching a variety of sports at all levels.