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About the Role:

Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for a Girls Flag Football Head Coach. The season is scheduled to begin in mid-November  and concludes in mid-February, 2027.  

Responsibilities

This coach, reporting to the director of athletics, will join an athletics program that includes 26 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. This coach will be responsible for coaching duties with their team, as well as other program-wide duties as assigned by the director of athletics. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Compliance with all Lakeside School, Metro League and WIAA policies and procedures.
2. Commitment to providing supports, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes.
3. Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during team activities.
4. Manage the day-to-day operations from field set-up to game-day preparations to coordination of support staff.
5. Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel.
6. Attendance at required program and interscholastic athletics program meetings.
7. Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
8. Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. At least 25 years of age, with a clean driving record preferred.
2. Availability for all practices and competitions from 3pm daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required.
3. Experience coaching football (flag or traditional) at the middle school, high school, or college level.
4. Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. Candidates will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks.
5. Possess or obtain prior to the start of the season current First Aid/CPR certification.
6. Satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and school policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Compensation and Benefits
Stipend range: $8,000-$10,000
We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments during the primary competition seasons. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via Lakeside’s online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.

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