Softball - JV Softball Coach - South Medford High School

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

About The Position

Medford SD 549C Job Description Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful Job Title: Coach - Junior Varsity Athletic - High School Classification: Licensed/Extra Comp Supervisor: Athletic Director Days: Athletic Season GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Junior Varsity Coach will coach the team at their school. At the same time, the athletes shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride in accomplishment, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, and self-confidence. This job description intends to give sufficient guidance to function. A coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment in cases not explicitly covered. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Junior Varsity Athletic Coach is responsible to the Athletic Director and works cooperatively with the Head Coach. SUPERVISION GIVEN: The Junior Varsity Coach supervises participating athletes, managers, and student assistants. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General Knows Oregon School Activities Association rules and regulations and Southwest Conference Guidelines. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through appropriate channels. Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans and implements a program of instruction in safe practices. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Supports professional growth by attendance at clinics according to district clinic policy and funds available. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Athletic Director. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Assists the Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling and providing transportation. Checks the athletic schedule for conflicts and makes necessary confirmations. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled athletic events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Is responsible to the principal for compliance with the school district and OSAA requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and academic/residence eligibility. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Works with the Head Coach to provide training rules and any other unique sports regulations to each athlete considered a participant. Gives constant attention to an athlete's grades and conduct. Supervises student-athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, or while traveling and provides guidance and safeguards for each participant. Works cooperatively with the athletic trainer in injury, prevention, and the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Ensures completion of paperwork on all athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to the appropriate office within 24 hours of the injury. Directs student managers and statisticians. Works with Head Coach to determine discipline following State, District, and school guidelines, policies, and procedures. Teaches athletes rules and procedures concerning due process when enforcing discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is dropped or ineligible for team rule infractions. FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for all supplies and equipment and reports the cost to the Activities Office of any equipment/supplies lost or not returned. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of fine and hold notices on lost or stolen equipment. Supervises equipment rooms, coach’s office, and the issue or requisition of equipment. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment. If custodians are not on duty, secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building. Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use. QUALIFICATIONS: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in employment or educational programs. Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Requirements

Knowledge of : Rules and regulations of the sport to which assigned.
Fundamentals, techniques, and strategies of the sport to which assigned.
Safety factors involved in the sport assigned.
Physical ability and limitations of the level they are teaching.
Medford School District Athletic Policies and OSAA Rules and Regulations.
Skills: Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with people.
Must demonstrate basic skills of sport to which assigned.
Must be able to organize, supervise, and evaluate the total sports program.
Attitudes : Must be positive.
Should be enthusiastic.
Should possess a willingness to cooperate and adjust to various situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience of sport to which assigned is preferred.
Previous experience as a participant in sport to which assigned preferred.
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Valid Oregon teacher certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach the team
Instruct athletes to lead to the formation of moral values, pride in accomplishment, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, and self-confidence
Knows Oregon School Activities Association rules and regulations and Southwest Conference Guidelines
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through appropriate channels
Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans and implements a program of instruction in safe practices
Supports professional growth by attendance at clinics according to district clinic policy and funds available
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Athletic Director
Assists the Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling and providing transportation
Checks the athletic schedule for conflicts and makes necessary confirmations
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled athletic events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times
Is responsible to the principal for compliance with the school district and OSAA requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and academic/residence eligibility
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities
Works with the Head Coach to provide training rules and any other unique sports regulations to each athlete considered a participant
Gives constant attention to an athlete's grades and conduct
Supervises student-athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, or while traveling and provides guidance and safeguards for each participant
Works cooperatively with the athletic trainer in injury, prevention, and the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
Ensures completion of paperwork on all athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to the appropriate office within 24 hours of the injury
Directs student managers and statisticians
Works with Head Coach to determine discipline following State, District, and school guidelines, policies, and procedures
Teaches athletes rules and procedures concerning due process when enforcing discipline is necessary
Contacts parents when a student is dropped or ineligible for team rule infractions
Accountable for all supplies and equipment and reports the cost to the Activities Office of any equipment/supplies lost or not returned
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of fine and hold notices on lost or stolen equipment
Supervises equipment rooms, coach’s office, and the issue or requisition of equipment
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment
If custodians are not on duty, secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building
Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use