Title: Middle School Ultimate Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
When Needed: September 2024
FTE: Part-time Hourly
Seattle Waldorf School seeks an experienced and engaging Ultimate coach for our fall program with the possibility of returning again for the spring season. Our fall program is an in-house developmental program consisting of practices and scrimmages. The spring program is a full season with league play in DiscNW’s youth leagues.
We are looking for someone who can work effectively as part of a team and independently, is experienced with Ultimate, has strong leadership skills, and who can motivate, lead, and inspire others. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment.
Who We Are:
Seattle Waldorf School’s athletics programs span from recreational to highly competitive. We strive to be inclusive and supportive while challenging our student-athletes to reach their highest potential. At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families and students, especially those who have been impacted by racism and oppression, and to create a culture that supports racial equity by changing our existing systems and practices.
Our Mission: Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.
Job Summary: Ultimate Coach. Practices Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Magnuson Park. The season runs from September 9 through November 6.
Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise participants throughout the practices and until they are picked up by their caregivers
Plan and execute developmentally appropriate drills and activities
Ensure health and safety of participants at all times. Respond to injuries according to 1st aid guidelines and communicate with the Athletic Director about any injuries.
Facilitate a team environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of skill level and takes into the consideration the needs of every person individually
Teach and uphold the values of sportsmanship, respect and community
Model a culture of continuous learning and striving for one’s personal best
Read, understand and uphold the school’s code of conduct
Communicate with the Athletic Director about any challenges or concerns
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Education & Experience:
Experience as an Ultimate player
Teaching, coaching or leadership experience
Basic CPR and First Aid training There is a free first aid and CPR training course available on Friday, August 23 for all Seattle Waldorf School Employees.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Commitment to excellence in coaching
Strong leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to motivate, inspire and educate youth athletes
Ability to communicate with parents and caregivers throughout the season via email
A high level of professionalism
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to work and communicate well with school leadership, student athletes and their parents
Punctual and reliable
Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers and coaches to have the skills necessary to ensure that their programs are safe and inclusive places for everyone
We seek teachers and coaches who are aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively works to eliminate these in their programs
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Ability to travel locally
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.50-29.50
Benefits: Seattle Sick and Safe Leave, accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
To Apply: Interested candidates should respond immediately by email with a letter of interest, resume, and employment application, available on the school website at: http://www.seattlewaldorf.org/careers/
Thank you for your interest in Seattle Waldorf School and this position. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins, please. www.seattlewaldorf.org
