Girls Softball Program Head Coach

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is seeking a Girls Softball Program Head Coach to lead and develop the school's softball program. This role is responsible for providing technical instruction, organizing and supervising practices and competitions, developing individual and team performance, and serving as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will build a positive team culture, develop student-athletes' abilities and confidence, maintain a safe and well-organized program, support students' academic and personal development, and represent the school with professionalism and sportsmanship. This is a seasonal position compensated through a stipend.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with both middle school and high school-aged student-athletes.
Commitment to developing student-athletes both athletically and personally.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions as required.
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Previous experience playing or coaching high school and/or college softball, preferred
Must be able to travel between buildings independently.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, workouts, and team activities across the preseason, regular season, and postseason.
Teach and develop age-appropriate fundamental softball skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, base running, strategy, and game awareness.
Develop individual player improvement plans based on each athlete's abilities and needs.
Establish offensive and defensive systems appropriate for the team's level of competition.
Evaluate player performance and provide consistent, constructive feedback.
Maintain appropriate standards for practice and competition for student-athletes.
Establish a positive, competitive, and team-oriented culture emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship, accountability, and personal growth.
Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Athletic Director.
Communicate effectively with school administration, athletic department personnel, parents/guardians, student-athletes, officials, and opposing coaches.
Maintain accurate team rosters, attendance records, eligibility information, and other required documentation.
Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, facilities, and field preparation.
Ensure all equipment and facilities are used appropriately and safely.
Submit required forms, reports, schedules, and other documentation by established deadlines.
Participate in athletic department meetings and required professional development.
Follow all school policies, SCISA association rules, and applicable health and safety requirements.
Promote appropriate conduct and sportsmanship at practices and competitions.
Collaborate with other coaches to support multi-sport athletes and the overall athletic program.
Maintain and manage team equipment and communicate replacement or purchasing needs.
Participate in preseason meetings, coach development, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
Complete required training timely utilizing Heathwood Hall systems and any SCISA required compliance requirements.