Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

Bethel Park School District•Bethel Park, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Varsity Softball Assistant Coach is responsible for instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. This role also involves instructing and demonstrating behaviors that foster character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride in student athletes. The assistant coach is expected to upgrade their knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultations.

Requirements

Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
Ability to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
Serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.

Nice To Haves

Pitching coach experience/knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
Demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment.
Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultations.
Implement all athletic policies approved by the Bethel Park Schools' Board of Education.
Implement and interpret system, state, and league regulations.
Refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
Design conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
Train and inform staff, encouraging professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance.
Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and analyze staff effectiveness at the end of the season.
Evaluate all assistants.
Maintain discipline and adjust grievances.
Work to increase morale and cooperation.
Perform other duties assigned by the athletic director/principal.