Under the general supervision of the Athletic Coordinator and Tribal School Principal, the Head Coach, will lead the Team, guiding the development of skills, strategies/tactics, and values for each grade level consistent with The Muckleshoot Tribal School mission and values, teaching/training JV program coaches as needed for program alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission and vision of the Muckleshoot Tribal School and the Athletic Program
• Attend all school practices, games, tournaments, meetings etc.
• Organization, administration and coaching of the team under his/her direction.
• Enforce all rules of the league, state and national association as they pertain to the respective sport.
• Cooperate with Tribal School administration, athletic director, fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program.
• Prepare and maintain a roster of all team members.
• Assume responsibility for conduct of contestants in sport involved.
• Complete all requirements outlined by State WIAA.
• Actively participate in professional organizations such as the state coaches association.
• Assume supervisory control over all levels of teams in the program.
• Ensure facility regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions and use accepted training and injury procedures.
• Maintain records of the team and individual accomplishments.

• Required: High School graduate  
• Head coach High School-annually attend a WIAA approved rules clinic in sport being coached
• Hold a valid current First Aid Certification / Hold a valid current CPR Certification
• Current and valid Washington state driver’s license/ Ever Safe Drivers course completed before/or after appointment
• Ability to meet WIAA coaching standards
• Previous experience coaching Native American students is preferred
• Member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe preferred
• Interscholastic coaches, paid and/or volunteer, shall have training in at least the essential areas of study required for a physical education teacher's endorsement in Washington secondary schools and the NFHS Coaches Education Program.

• Knowledge of the particular sport.
• Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes.
• Ability to motivate student athletes.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.
• Ability to relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.