Softball Head Coach | Sunset High School

Beaverton School District 48J•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coaches are responsible for fulfilling the Administrative Responsibilities/Job Description, as outlined below as well as general and sport-specific rules, standards and regulations through OSAA. The coach is expected to keep in regular contact and communication with the athletic director. The coach is also responsible for the activity-specific assignments listed below.

Requirements

High ethical and professional standards
The presence and desire to be a role model for high school student athletes on and off the field
A commitment to the importance of academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program
Demonstrated ability to be a positive leader of the program and develop and instruct young athletes academically, physically, and emotionally
A high tuned ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders with a variety of methods
Skill in organization, teaching, program development, time management, fundraising, and public relations
Seeks additional professional development opportunities
A thorough knowledge of the game of softball skill development, training, and coaching techniques
Experience coaching softball
NFHS certification (Fundamentals of Coaching)
First Aid/CPR Card
District fingerprint/criminal check
Vector Trainings
BSD Employment form
Completion for OSAA: Concussion Test, Steroid Program, Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention, Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts
Pre-season meeting for student-athletes/guardians
Provide opportunity for summer trainings
Youth outreach
Length of season: March-May
26 games (pre-season and season combined)
Number of postseason contest dependent on eligibility for state playoffs

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of HS program (potential summer training opportunities, off-season workouts, tryouts, formations of teams, cuts, practice schedules, culture, calendaring and routines)
Hire and train program coaches - establish program expectations, ensure safety of all student athletes, clarify roles and oversee assistance coaches and lower level programs
Provide regular communication with athletes/parents/families/staff, OSAA, League, AD’s office, etc.
Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure academic eligibility. Oversee and enforce an academic plan of assistance if required.
Cooperate with and support other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to participate in other programs
Develop and oversee a relationship with youth programs to foster development in the overall program
Work with local media as needed and establish strong working relationships with community support groups
Facilitate fundraising for program
Conduct tryouts
Plan and execute consistent weekly practices
Scouting/game planning
Supervise student athletes at practice, games, bus
Ride the bus to/from away games
Provide clear communication with student athletes/families
Facilitate senior night
Postseason review with AD
Postseason review of student feedback
Complete inventory of equipment, uniforms, etc. and communicate needs with AD
Facilitate post-season banquet
Distribute awards for the season