Middle School Softball Coach

Kettle Falls School District•Kettle Falls, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kettle Falls School District is currently recruiting for a Middle School Softball Coach. The daily work schedule will vary slightly according to team practice and competition schedules, but will generally be focused on a 3-6pm time slot, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Successful candidates must be available for all practices and competitions during the coaching season.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
Must possess or obtain prior to the start of their season current First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching softball at some level is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.
Motivating student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
Holding organizational meetings for team prospects and encouraging potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Assessing player’s skills and assigning team positions.
Developing a regular practice schedule and organizing practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Working with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Assigning duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
Coaching and instructing players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observing players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Determining game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior and providing proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encouraging student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Following established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Conferring with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
Following state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Modeling sports-like behavior and maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acting as a team representative and promoting the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Following established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Working with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participating in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.