HS Assistant Softball Coach - J.C. Harmon HS

KCK•Kansas City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Softball Coach at J.C. Harmon High School is responsible for the assigned sport’s activities and program, with duties that may be assigned among coaching staff while ensuring work is completed correctly and on schedule. The coach supervises student athletes during practices, meetings, travel, and competition; supports student safety and follows district, school, athletic conference, and Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) policies and requirements. The position maintains required participation, eligibility, scheduling, equipment, and performance records; oversees practice operations, facilities, equipment, coaching personnel, and student managers; and communicates with school personnel and parents or guardians. The coach develops practices to improve student performance, supports academic eligibility, promotes sportsmanship, and carries out other duties assigned by the Building Principal and/or Athletic Director. Employment terms vary by sport. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Athletic Director or Building Administrator.

Requirements

Certified teacher or qualifies for Rule 10 certification through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports and correspondence; and present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the public.
Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs and plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and students’ needs and abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community, and communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

Enforce Kansas State High School Activities Association rules.
Supervise student athletes during practices, meetings, competition travel, and other participation activities to support safety and compliance with district mission and policies.
Maintain records required by the district, athletic conference, state, and KSHSAA, including participation documents, schedules, equipment inventories, statistics, and rosters.
Verify that students have completed required physical examinations and forms before issuing equipment or allowing practice, and verify transfer-student eligibility before participation.
Ensure participating students have purchased the required activity ticket.
Implement practice and other schedules, follow facility scheduling policies, and submit schedules to administration and office staff.
Supervise practices and maintain locker-room security.
Report participant injuries to school officials and follow the coach’s handbook and Board of Education injury-reporting policies.
Follow athletic trainers’ safety, injury, and participation recommendations.
Follow established school and district policies and procedures.
Organize uniform and equipment checkout, maintain inventories, enforce equipment-care rules, account for equipment at season end, and inform administration of equipment needs.
Maintain records of selection evaluation procedures and assess athletes to provide performance feedback and determine team placement.
Conduct and attend supporting activities such as league meetings, coaches’ meetings, parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets.
Develop team and individual practice programs, including strength, speed, agility, nutrition, and injury prevention activities.
Evaluate facilities and playing fields for hazards or inadequate equipment and recommend or assist with corrective measures.
Oversee, guide, and mentor coaching personnel and student managers; assign duties and prepare written end-of-season evaluations for coaches.
Communicate sportsmanship expectations to coaching personnel, parents, and athletes, and ensure they understand KSHSAA Rule 52.
Monitor student-athlete academic eligibility and provide appropriate interventions, such as counseling or tutoring, to students needing support.
For high school positions, report team scores to appropriate media outlets and prepare other public information releases as needed.
Maintain communication with school personnel and parents or guardians to support students’ educational needs.
Use existing technology effectively in performing duties.
Perform other duties assigned by the Building Principal and/or Athletic Director.