Assistant High School Softball Coach

Urbandale Community School District•Urbandale, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant High School Coach instructs participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The role also focuses on fostering moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship among student-athletes. The position implements quality principles and tools to improve program effectiveness and adheres to UCSD Actions of Excellence for employee expectations.

Requirements

Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.
Appropriate BOEE licensure.
Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
Ability to work while standing, moving, and/or walking.
Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team and the program.
Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness, and skill development.
Show concern for the safety and well-being of athletes.
Command respect and set a positive example for athletes and others.
Respect others and remain ethical in dealings.
Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches, showing respect for other sports and programs.
Remain positive, encouraging, and supportive in criticism of players.
Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
Demonstrate concern for athletes’ academic program and conduct.
Show respect for athletes as individuals.
Inform student-athletes of potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury.
Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs, and program information.
Require all athletes to complete necessary pre-participation requirements.
Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas, including record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
Provide supervision and administration of team members regarding contests, events, practices, buses, and locker rooms.
Cooperate with various staffs and administrations.
Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
Implement an effective public relations program regarding the news media, colleges and universities, parents, and students.