HS JV/Assistant Girls Softball Coach

Freeman School District•Rockford, WA

63d•Onsite

About The Position

FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL JV/ASSISTANT GIRLS SOFTBALL COACH SUMMARY: Teaches sport activity to individual or groups by performing the following duties. SUPERVISOR: FHS Head Softball Coach, FHS Athletic Director and Building Principal

Requirements

Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, coaches, and community.
Must have a valid first aid card or has a district approved sports medicine certificate.
Must have or be willing to acquire training in the recognition and maintenance of concussions.
Is knowledgeable of rules set down by the WIAA, Freeman High School, and Freeman School District.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, or regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
References provided must complete the automated survey they will receive via email, and/or provide a reference letter in order for the job application to be complete.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with previous softball coaching experience.
Preference given to candidates with experience in building successful youth softball programs.
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) preferred.
Two to four years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate program from grades 9-12.
Organize and supervise all phases of the team assigned, including studentathletes, with the expressed intent of meeting the stated objectives of the athletic program, assistant coaches, and personnel.
Adhere to rules, policies and procedures as set by the WIAA, Freeman High School and the District.
Understand and implement the Code of Conduct as outlined in the school handbook.
Conduct themselves and their teams in a professional manner. Lead by example.
Communicates positively with players, coaches, staff, administration and parents.
Read and follow all WIAA and NE2B regulations pertaining to the sport. Make athletes aware of rules pertaining to their eligibility. Be responsible that each athlete has a physical exam by a physician as required by state law and that the physical, eligibility, and emergency forms are all turned in BEFORE the athlete turns out for practice
Be responsible for the care of equipment and facilities.
Explain and demonstrate principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet to achieve proficiency in the sport coached.
Prepare practice schedules to ensure safe and progressive movement to a common goal.
Is a teacher at all times. He/She teaches skills and techniques of the game, sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
Communicates with player and parents in case of an injury. Notifies the Athletic Director of all injuries, fills out an accident report, and submits the proper paperwork to the administrative secretary.
Supervises athletes at all times to include the locker room, practice, games (home/away), and buses.
Determine strategy during game, independently or in conference with other coaches based on factors such as weakness in opposing team.
Attend camps or clinics to keep up with new coaching methods and strategies.
Explain and enforce safety, rules and regulations.
Handle the publicity for the sport with the best interest of the school in mind.
Organize and conduct competition, help with set up before a game and cleaning up after a game as needed.
Collaborates with the athletic director when ordering supplies, equipment, and materials ensuring all ASB policies and procedures are followed. Is responsible for providing the Athletic Director with season ending inventories uniforms, supplies, and equipment two weeks after the completion of the last scheduled game.
Keep record of receipts and expenditures related to assigned budget.
Please refrain from recruiting athletes from other teams during and out of the season. As a smaller school, we share athletes and must work collaboratively to promote communication, spirit, and team work within the school district.
Is the last to leave at the end of the day. He/she will assure all athletes have departed, equipment stored, locker room cleaned, lights out, and the doors securely locked.
Helps coordinate summer strength and conditioning program to develop strength, speed, and agility of our Freeman athletes.
Work collaboratively as a 7-12 program when requested or as needed.
Performs other related duties as requested.