Girls Softball Assistant Coach

Delano Public School District•Delano, MN

45d

About The Position

Girls Softball Assistant Coach Responsibilities: To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and Activities Administrator. Help Coordinate the organization and implementation of the athletic program Provide coaching and instruction to high school players in a competitive program. Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and Activities Administrator to implement a coaching philosophy that is supportive of student/athletes' development. Assist the Head Coach to organize and implement practice plans, periodically attending practices at all age groups and levels Must have strong interest and commitment to student athlete development, with an emphasis on the student as a person Assist the Head Coach in the selection of players at the high school levels Design and implement practice plans and game strategies Serve as both a teacher and a role model on and off the court/field Foster a fun, supportive learning environment for all players Prioritize the safety of all players on and off the court/field Interact with and engage parents in a respectful and cooperative manner Interact with and engage parents in a respectful and cooperative manner Establish rules for the team in partnership with the Head Coach, Activities Administrator and consistent with MSHSL requirements pertaining to on and off-court behavior and eligibility requirements Motivate student athletes to demonstrate the highest levels of performance and ethics in interscholastic athletics. Communicate effectively with student/athletes, coaching staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments. Notify the Activities Office of any practices that are canceled. All coaches should be present to supervise scheduled practices and games Locker room supervision is important! Since we have coaches that may not be able to enter the locker room, they should communicate with athletes about an area they will be in order to report any incidents that might occur. Expectations: Promote the ideals of Delano Public Schools in positive character development of all participants by discussing the importance of education, teamwork, effort, and respect Communicate effectively with student/athletes, coaching staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments. Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. The use of profanity/abusive language is unacceptable. Actively use personal influence to promote positive audience/spectator behavior. Respect decisions of event officials and judges. Represent the high standards of the district and the community at all times. Maintain professional dress and conduct during games/competition.

Requirements

Must have strong experience in playing/coaching/evaluating
Must possess strong organization and communication skills
Must be a positive role model with a strong work ethic and a passion for the sport

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience preferred
Previous pitching coach experience preferred
Previous experience in a supervisory role

Responsibilities

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and Activities Administrator.
Help Coordinate the organization and implementation of the athletic program
Provide coaching and instruction to high school players in a competitive program.
Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and Activities Administrator to implement a coaching philosophy that is supportive of student/athletes' development.
Assist the Head Coach to organize and implement practice plans, periodically attending practices at all age groups and levels
Must have strong interest and commitment to student athlete development, with an emphasis on the student as a person
Assist the Head Coach in the selection of players at the high school levels
Design and implement practice plans and game strategies
Serve as both a teacher and a role model on and off the court/field
Foster a fun, supportive learning environment for all players
Prioritize the safety of all players on and off the court/field
Interact with and engage parents in a respectful and cooperative manner
Interact with and engage parents in a respectful and cooperative manner
Establish rules for the team in partnership with the Head Coach, Activities Administrator and consistent with MSHSL requirements pertaining to on and off-court behavior and eligibility requirements
Motivate student athletes to demonstrate the highest levels of performance and ethics in interscholastic athletics.
Communicate effectively with student/athletes, coaching staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments.
Notify the Activities Office of any practices that are canceled.
All coaches should be present to supervise scheduled practices and games
Locker room supervision is important! Since we have coaches that may not be able to enter the locker room, they should communicate with athletes about an area they will be in order to report any incidents that might occur.
Promote the ideals of Delano Public Schools in positive character development of all participants by discussing the importance of education, teamwork, effort, and respect
Communicate effectively with student/athletes, coaching staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments.
Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. The use of profanity/abusive language is unacceptable.
Actively use personal influence to promote positive audience/spectator behavior.
Respect decisions of event officials and judges.
Represent the high standards of the district and the community at all times. Maintain professional dress and conduct during games/competition.