District Athletics - High School Assistant/Middle School Coach - 23/24 School Year

Position Details

Portland Public Schools (PPS), founded in 1851, is an urban school district in Portland, Oregon. As the largest school district in the Pacific Northwest. PPS serves more than 48,500 students in 81 schools, as well as alternative schools, charter schools and specialized programs for students with special needs.

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. PPS is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

• Directly responsible to the head coach and is expected to carry out the same responsibilities as the head coach when put in charge of a team. The assistant/middle school coach should carry out all duties and responsibilities that are asked of him/her within the rules and regulations of the district. The assistant/middle school coach is expected to follow the policy set by the administrator.
• A coach should display a competitive spirit, possess emotional self-control, and set goals and standards for themselves and the team which they represent, and reflect the school and district philosophy of athletics.
• A coach should enlist participants and create interest in the activity by whatever means are available.
• The person designated as coach should possess competencies that will enable the coach to organize, instruct and prepare the athletes in the fundamentals of the game, to coach athletes in using the fundamentals in the strategic manner, and to play by the rules set forth.

• Directly responsible to the head coach.
• Responsible for the conduct, both on and off the playing surface, of all persons under his/her jurisdiction.
• Cooperate with the faculty and parents to cultivate their friendship and loyalty.
• Work within the rules and regulations as set forth by the state, Oregon School Activities Association, the district and the school.
• Confer with athletic director to be certain that all competing athletes maintain their eligibility.
• Be familiar with the Athletic Manual and regard to rules and regulations set forth by the state and district.
• Maintain a daily log of your practices, teaching skill progressions, to whom and reviews. Document all safety procedures (water breaks)

1. NFHS/ASEP Certification
2. First Aid Card (CPR and AED trained)
3. District Fingerprinting/Criminal check
4. Completion of OSAA Concussion Test
5. Completion of ODE Steroid Test
6. Completion of OSAA Heat Test
7. Head Up Football
8. Cheer and Dance/Drill Spirit Safety Training
9. Completion of Portland Public School District paperwork and trainings.

1. A cover letter detailing your experience.
2. A current resume.
3. A minimum of three letters of recommendation/reference.