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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.

Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

DISTRICT MISSION:
At PPS, our goal is that by the end of elementary, middle and high school every student by name is meeting or exceeding academic standards and is fully prepared to make productive life decisions.

DISTRICT PROFILE:
To obtain more information about our district, schools, learning environment and programs, please go to

Key points of the job description for a Varsity Head Coach:

• High ethical and professional standards.
• Direct a successful grade 9-12 program and oversee all facets of an entire community youth program.
• 3 years of High School coaching experience
• Be a role model for high school student-athletes.
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging student-athletes to compete in other programs.
• Develop and implement an off-season program.
• Lead student-athletes in the support of other Portland Public Schools athletics and activities.

The Head Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Manage all aspects of the high school program including training, practice schedules and routines.
• Hire and oversee a staff of assistant coaches
• Provide regular communication with parents/families
• Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure their academic eligibility.
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to compete in other programs.
• Develop and implement an off-season program for athletics.

All new hired coaches will need to complete the following prior to employment:

• NFHS/ASEP Certification

• First Aid Card (CPR and AED trained)

• District Fingerprinting/Criminal check

• Completion of OSAA Concussion Test

• Completion of ODE Steroid Test

• Completion of OSAA Heat Test

• *Head Up Football

• *Cheer and Dance/Drill Spirit Safety Training

• Completion of Portland Public School District paperwork and trainings.

Applicant will be asked to apply online at: our website and include the following:

• A cover letter detailing your experience.

• A current resume.

• A minimum of three letters of recommendation/reference.

All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.

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