Mead HS Varsity Head Baseball Coach

July 24, 2025

COACHING VACANCY

Mead High School

Varsity Head Baseball Coach FTE

Spring 2025-26

JOB SUMMARY :

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF ALL COACHES :

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes practice programs. Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules. Practice time for each sport is 3 : 00 to 6 : 00
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during activities in connection with athletic events, including practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program.
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes.
• Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Conferences with parents / guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance and / or conduct of their student.
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook.
• Follows state, conference, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies.
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete's health plans.
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached
• Hold valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Complete training as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY :

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead ExtraCurricular Employees Association (MECA) and the Policies and Procedures of Mead School District.. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

The Salary Range for High School Varsity Head Baseball Coaches is Min $5, - Max $9, per contract. Documented paid coaching experience from public and private schools (middle school, high school, or collegiate level), in and out of state, will be used in determining salary schedule placement. Any employee who works any extra days after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest for authorized playoff or extended activities or equivalent will receive a post-season pay stipend

Employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who are not also employed in other benefit-qualifying positions with the District and who work 630 hours within a school year will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at

APPLICATION :

All applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Kim Kolodrub at the District Administration Building or email at The application, along with all required documents, must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX / RCW Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, , and / or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, , (509) ###-#### or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) ###-####

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