Varsity Softball Coach

Pelham School District•Pelham, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The function of a coach is to properly educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. The interscholastic program is designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. The coach is accountable for the culture of the team and conduct of any of the assistant coaches, players, team officials, and team-affiliated spectators. Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship. Adhere to injury procedures established by the Pelham High School Athletic Department. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities. Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of student participation in other school activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season. Develop a program not only within the high school but within the town and community by connecting with the middle school and youth programs.

Requirements

Properly educate students through participation in interscholastic competition.
Ensure the interscholastic program enhances academic achievement and does not interfere with academic success.
Maintain accountability for team culture and conduct of coaches, players, officials, and spectators.
Establish fundamental coaching philosophy, skills, and techniques.
Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practices.
Promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Follow injury procedures.
Take precautions to protect athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Support student participation in other school activities.
Communicate with colleagues regarding expectations.
Connect with middle school and youth programs to develop the program within the town and community.

Nice To Haves

Prior high school varsity or junior varsity coaching experience.
CPR/First Aid Certification
NFHS Certification
Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of NHIAA rules
Demonstrated ability to instruct, lead and supervise student athletes
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Accountable for the culture of the team and conduct of any of the assistant coaches, players, team officials, and team-affiliated spectators.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Adhere to injury procedures established by the Pelham High School Athletic Department.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Have the total athletic and school program at interest.
Be supportive of student participation in other school activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season.
Develop a program not only within the high school but within the town and community by connecting with the middle school and youth programs.