Assistant Girls Softball Coach

For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 1/10/2025.

Orting High School, a member of the 2A SPSL, is committed to providing excellence in all of its co-curricular programs. The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Fastpitch Coach at Orting High School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Experience preferred in coaching/participating in fastpitch
2. Knowledge of fastpitch techniques and strategies
3. Be able to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards
4. Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community member
5. Effective written and oral communication skills
6. Strong organizational skills necessary to support running a solid high school program 
7. Successful experience working with teenage athletes
8. Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

1. Be high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program
2. Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach
3. Current first aid and CPR training (from an approved OSD provider to include return demonstration) or the ability to obtain
4. Flexible Schedule
5. Must be available immediately after school - 2:15 pm

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Location:        Orting High School
Work Year:     2024-2025 High School Spring Season: 3/03/2025 - 5/21/2025 (Estimated Dates)
Work Start:    High school dismissal is 2:15PM, M-Th and 12:45PM on F
Salary:           2024-25 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics & Activities

BENEFITS:
For coaching positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district web page. Please contact the Payroll Department at (360) 893-6500 x4029 or x 4046 for more information.

Regular employees who are also in coaching position(s) and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.
 
The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.  Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.
 
Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.
 
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.  The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
 
Orting 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, marital status, 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and their offices are located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360:

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Debi Christensen, Executive Director for Human Resources
360-893-6500, ext. 4028
christensend@orting.wednet.edu

Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services
360-893-6500, ext. 4027
westoverj@orting.wednet.edu

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.