Softball Head Coach (High School)

MaST Community Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

17h

About The Position

MaST Byberry is looking for a Head Softball Coach. The position entails a 5-6 day (some Saturdays) per week after-school commitment during the season for practices and games. Evening availability required during the season. The successful candidate will also lead team initiatives including fundraisers, team events, and facilitate off-season workouts. Must also have valid PA driver's license and drive school van to practices and games. May be subject to a motor vehicle driving record background check. MaST Community Charter School is a member of PIAA and plays in the Bicentennial Athletic League. Reports to: Athletic Director Qualifications: Possession of PA mandated coaching education certification or willingness to obtain the certification (provided by the school) Possession of CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain the certification (provided by the school) Possession of valid PA driver's license and drive to road games in school-owned vehicles. May be subject to Motor Vehicle Record check. Strong knowledge base of the sport. Previous coaching experience of the sport preferred. Job Overview: To organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students. Supervises all students participating in the assigned sport and assistant coach (if applicable).

Requirements

• Possession of PA mandated coaching education certification or willingness to obtain the certification (provided by the school)
• Possession of CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain the certification (provided by the school)
• Possession of valid PA driver's license and drive to road games in school-owned vehicles. May be subject to Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Strong knowledge base of the sport.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience of the sport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established school procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows league, state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media and other appropriate parties.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities that includes parent’s night, banquets, and pep assemblies (where applicable).
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, uniform inventory, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Provides annual budgetary needs to the Athletic Director and follows all financial procedures set forth by the school.
• Communicates to all participants the policies of the team, school, and Board of Trustees, relating to school sponsored activities (per regulations on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra-Curricular Activities).
• Submits and maintains all required forms necessary on the league, district, and state level.
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and compiles and maintain accurate individual and team performance records for future needs.
• Instructs participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
• Maintains as close to a five-days-per-week schedule of practices and games as possible that is understandably adjusted for facility and resource availability.
• Encourages and facilitates off-season workouts, camps, and programs to promote continued student development.
• Aids in the recruitment process for students moving to the collegiate level where applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed