Middle School Head Softball Coach (2026-27 school year)

Michigan City Area Schools•Michigan City, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is a key individual in the MCAS athletic program, responsible for promoting the highest type of conduct from each athlete. This role involves overseeing the total sport program, K-12, with the assistance of assistant coaches and providing guidance to all coaching staff. The coach will communicate with the Athletic Director, organize, plan, and coach all activities and practices, and attend all required Athletic Department, DAC, and IHSAA meetings. Additionally, the coach is responsible for providing necessary documentation, completing IHSAA/NFHS coach certification, monitoring academic performance, and leading fundraising efforts for the sport program. The coach will assume duties as deemed necessary by the Athletic Director or Principal for program improvement, be present at all practices and contests, and ensure athletes are supervised at all times. Accountability for all equipment and uniforms, including safety, inventory, and storage, is required, with an annual inventory update due promptly after the season. The coach must follow all District, School, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

IHSAA/NFHS coach certification program completion

Responsibilities

Oversee the total sport program, K-12, with the assistance of the assistant coaches and provide guidance to all coaching staff
Communicate with the Athletic Director
Organize, plan, and coach all activities and practices
Attend all required Athletic Department, DAC and IHSAA meetings
Provides documentation in regards to physicals; consent; rosters; awards; eligibility; emergency medical forms; and any other required information in the time frame set forth by the Athletic Department
Complete the IHSAA/NFHS coach certification program
Monitor academic performance and assist with college opportunities
Lead fundraising effort for sport program
Assumes duties which the Athletic Director or Principal deem necessary for the improvement of the program
Be present at all practices and contests, providing assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
Ensure that athletes are supervised at all times.
Will be accountable for all equipment and uniforms including the safety, inventory, and storage.
Will be required to submit an annual update of inventory to the Athletic Department promptly after the season ends.
Follow all District, School and Athletic Department policies and procedures.