Assistant Coach Softball

Carmel Catholic High School•Mundelein, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with the organization, management, operation, development, safety, and leadership of all levels of the athletic program, including participating students and volunteers. The role requires understanding, adhering to, and enforcing policies, procedures, and best practices established by Carmel Catholic High School, the Archdiocese of Chicago, the IHSA, the State of Illinois, and other associations in which the program is a member. The Assistant Coach is hired by the Principal in consultation with the Athletic Director. This is a part-time, stipend position for one school year, subject to annual review and renewal. The coach is required to attend practices, competitions, and other events as determined by the Head Coach. Work hours vary according to the athletic schedule and school needs, including evenings and weekends. The position requires moderate to strong physical activity, usually standing and moving, with some lifting. The coach may work outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather and must be able to receive and communicate detailed information verbally and in writing, and work with people within established limits, tolerances, and standards.

Requirements

Current ASEP, NFHS, State of Illinois teaching, or State of Illinois substitute-teaching certification.
Excellent organizational, management, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead, instruct, and supervise students, assistant coaches, and volunteers.
Knowledge of the athletic activity, including technical skills, competitive strategies, and rules of play.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, delegate effectively, and work to deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with a diverse student, staff, and community population.
Excellent character and ability to employ right reason and sound judgment in decision-making.
Ability to perform moderate to strong physical activity, usually standing and moving, with some lifting.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including during inclement weather.
Ability to receive and impart detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Ability to work in situations involving people and within set limits, tolerances, and standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with ongoing development of fundamental skills, competitive strategies, and rules of play.
Assist with development of strength, conditioning, flexibility, mental health, and recovery.
Assist with development of servant leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, the Athletic Trainer, and Athletic Office.
Enforce team policies fairly and justly.
Assist with regular evaluation of performance criteria for the program and team members.
Maintain records, including attendance, statistics, inventory, and schedules.
Assist with scheduling training sessions, practices, competitions, and team transportation.
Enforce school policies related to eligibility, discipline, safety and security, and transportation.
Distribute, collect, and manage program inventory; help maintain its safety, cleanliness, and condition, as well as that of program facilities.
Assist with student recognition, including attending the seasonal Awards Night.
Assist with feeder programs and summer camps in a manner that promotes the school and complies with related regulations.
Participate in ongoing staff training and professional development, and execute duties delegated by the Head Coach.
Help maintain positive relationships with the media, conference and association leadership, and school alumni.
Perform additional duties in service of Carmel Catholic High School as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Coach.
Attend all practices, competitions, and other events as determined by the Head Coach.