Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.
Position Description: Our coaches support the district mission by:
- Assisting with the High School program in developing skills and fundamentals of wrestling
- Working with the High School and Middle School coaching staff to develop a cohesive 7-12 program
- Coaching and developing athletes on the High School wrestling team and instilling a good foundation of wrestling basics.
Terms of Employment: - November 17, 2025 - February 7, 2026; must be available each weekday at 3:30 for practices/meets and Saturdays for tournaments
- Current CPR/First-Aid Card on file prior to the first day of coaching athletes
- Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and federal background checks including fingerprinting at the applicant's expense
Salary Range: $2,783 - $3,874/season depending on experience
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Experience wrestling at the High School level or beyond
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience competing at state while wrestling in High School
- Experience coaching wrestling at the High School level or beyond
- Experience wrestling in Greco, Roman and Freestyle
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road♦PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Matt Johnson, Civil Rights Coordinator, 725 Highland Rd, La Center, 360-263-1700
Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 Highland Rd, La Center, 360-263-1700
Jami Phelps, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131
