Head Softball Coach

Gladstone School District • Gladstone, OR

2d

About The Position

Provide leadership to develop and maintain a high quality softball program that is consistent with the mission statement of the Gladstone athletic department.

Requirements

• Prior successful head coaching experience desirable.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and moral character.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to work positively with parents, staff and students.
• Follows District and OSAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to organize large groups and to lead fundraising efforts.
• Must be able to attain valid first-aid card, CPR card and ASEP/NFHS certification.
• Must have current steroid and concussion training certificate on file and Heat Acclimatization training.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the support staff in areas that carry out the philosophy and expectations of the program.
• Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to team members, colleagues, opponents, officials and spectators.
• Teach the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.
• Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct at practices and during competitions.
• Share your philosophy and expectations clearly with your players, other coaches, parents and the community.
• Report scores to the appropriate newspapers and the athletic secretary in a timely manner.
• Attend booster meetings during your season and report on the team.
• Be consistent, firm and fair when disciplining an athlete.
• Provide supervision of athletes at all times and maintain security of locker room area.
• Work cooperatively with other programs and the school administration.
• Work cooperatively with the staff at Kraxberger MS to support their needs.
• Provide high school student/athletes with off-season programs, including strength and conditioning, which will help them develop their full potential.
• Attend all coaches’ and league meetings.
• Follow District policy when submitting requests for equipment purchases.
• Maintain all uniforms and practice equipment, including check-out and collection procedures.
• Maintain and prepare facilities for practice and games when necessary.
• Follow District guidelines for hiring assistant coaches.
• Evaluate assistant coaches and provide staffing recommendations for the following season.
• Keep up-to-date on the changes and developments in your sport.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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