HS Softball Head Coach

School District of Lancaster•McCaskey JP Hs, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Lancaster is seeking a Head Coach for their High School Softball program. The primary goal of this position is to organize, administer, facilitate, and maintain a successful athletic program. This includes adhering to all district, league, and PIAA rules and regulations, managing equipment, developing positive relationships with community and youth programs, recruiting students, and ensuring athletes maintain participation and positive role modeling. The coach will also be responsible for preparing season-long, monthly, and weekly plans, creating daily practice plans with clear objectives, and providing opportunities for athlete development both in-season and out-of-season. Additionally, the coach will promote athletes to collegiate programs and facilitate a productive booster club and/or parent organization.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience coaching the sport at the JV/Varsity level
Current CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body) preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
A strong understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport
A thorough knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport
Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members, and administrators
Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds preferred

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/First Aid Certification
National coaching certification (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body)
Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

Adhere to paperwork deadlines (eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches’ evaluations, etc.)
Attend yearly PIAA rules interpretation meeting
Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules for softball
Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the athletic director
Delegate duties to coaching staff
Adhere to attendance, eligibility, and discipline policies
Collect and inventory equipment
Meet with entire coaching staff (including middle school and McCaskey East coaches) a minimum of twice yearly
Provide opportunities for middle school and McCaskey East coaches to assist in practices
Create positive relationships with community organizations and assist in building youth programs
Provide input for youth programs that serve as feeder programs for the SDoL
Actively recruit students at McCaskey, McCaskey East, and alternative schools
Maintain student participation during the season
Provide team building activities throughout the year
Ensure that all coaches are positive role models for students
Supervise coaches as they perform delegated duties
Conduct thorough evaluations of varsity assistant/JV coaches at the end of the season
Prepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement
Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practice
Create daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization
Provide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate
Model respect toward athletes, officials, opposing team, and spectators
Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials, and spectators
Provide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behavior
Administer consistent, fair, and firm discipline
Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
Provide year-round opportunities for athletes (open gyms, camps, competitive leagues)
Coordinate with the strength and conditioning coach for training opportunities
Promote athletes to collegiate programs
Facilitate active and productive booster club and/or parent organization
Organize and provide in-service, clinic, and conference opportunities for coaches
Work with athletes and parents to assist with the selection of the appropriate post-secondary institution
Communicate NCAA eligibility requirements to athletes and parents
Visit McCaskey East and middle school teams during the season
Facilitate the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization
Other duties as assigned by supervisor