Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach-KHS

Maine RSU 21•Kennebunk, ME

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach develops and promotes an athletic program in which teams demonstrate integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and the ability to overcome adversity. The coach instructs students to respect themselves, opponents, and officials regardless of competition outcomes. This is a stipend position for the Spring Athletic Season, as determined by the KAKEA CBA Appendix III. The stipend is $3,105.00. The coach supports the Head Coach in instruction, practice, competition, student supervision, equipment management, and program administration. The position reports to the Director of Athletics. Candidates should bring experience as a player or coach, knowledge of successful softball strategies and techniques, and the ability to manage aspects of a sport program. Maine Coaches credentials must be earned or in progress; employment in the Kennebunk School Department is preferred.

Requirements

Experience as a player or coach.
Knowledge and expertise in strategies, methods, and techniques for a successful sport offering.
Ability to manage all aspects of a sport program.
Maine Coaches credentials earned or in progress.

Nice To Haves

Employment in the Kennebunk School Department is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise student athletes in the program and help ensure students are prepared for competition through appropriate planning and preparation.
Supervise or manage off-season programs that help players improve their abilities.
Serve as a role model and model sportsmanlike behavior and appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Assist the Head Coach in teaching sport rules, regulations, equipment use, and techniques.
Organize and direct individual and small-group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach.
Assess player skills, monitor players in practice and competition, and keep the Head Coach informed about athletic performance.
Assist with determining game strategy and supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed by the Head Coach; maintain records of issued equipment and uniforms and assist with collecting them.
Assist the Head Coach with submitting a list of award winners at season’s end.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, and award nights.
Support administration by distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Enhance and display the department’s philosophy and objectives.
Work with the trainer and Director of Athletics to ensure medical assistance is available and emergency plans are in place.
Administer District athletic codes.
Perform other position-consistent duties as determined by the principal or athletic director and Head Coach.