Varsity Softball Coach

TITLE: Coach REPORTS TO: Athletic Director PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: To help each participating student athletes achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the value of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem. QUALIFICATIONS: - Appropriate certificate, license, or legal credential required by the NHIAA or eligible. - Possesses the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. - Previous experience as a coach is desirable. - The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the activity being coached and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Schedule and plan preseason and regular season program of strength and conditioning and practices with approval from the athletic director - Oversee the participation of the team during summer conditioning and in between season conditioning programs - Models good sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, other coaches and spectators - Make recommendations to the athletic director on the scheduling of interscholastic contests, scrimmages, and use of the district’s athletic facilities - Recommend the purchases of equipment, supplies, and uniforms in conjunction with the athletic director - Submit rosters, physical forms for all participating student athletes to the athletic director prior to their participation. Maintain all player’s consent/medical forms at all practices and games - Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted - Directly supervise student athletes in locker rooms (under appropriate condition), weight room, practice areas, and on buses - Attend all games and practice sessions. Practices need to be documented with a written practice plan - Enforce the disciplinary codes, athletic codes and oversee penalties as specified by school codes and NHIAA - Submit accident reports to the athletic director, athletic trainer or nurse the morning following an injury to a student athlete - Assign, collect, and return cleaned uniforms upon the request of the athletic director. No checks will be issued until all uniforms have been collected and reviewed for damage or lost - Accountable for all equipment and inventory at the end of the season to the athletic director Responsible for the conduct and appearance of their team(s) - Instill in each student athlete a respect for the equipment and school property, its care and proper use - Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner at all times - When visiting other schools, the coach shall check the locker room and bench areas to assure that they have everything in good working order - Need to follow all bus rules assigned by the district and athletic director - Exhibits respectful and effective communication with parents and student athletes Prepare summary for the athletic director showing games played, their scores, the players participating, and rosters with awards listed at the conclusion of the season - Assist in the Junior Varsity/Assistant Coach evaluation process - Adhere to and comply with all school district policies and procedures SUPERVISES: Student athletes assigned to his /her program and gives direction to junior varsity coach and volunteers. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: May require lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, squatting, driving, sitting for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, climbing, walking, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching and crawling. Perform any other related duties as requested by the Athletic Director. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Season will be determined by scheduling as mandated by the NHIAA and Athletic Director. EVALUATION: Evaluation will be conducted by the Athletic Director annually.