Assistant 7/8 Grade Softball Coach

Description of Position: The Assistant Coach exists to support the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will provide excellent leadership under the direction of the head coach of the program including excellence in character, while instilling great work habits, and teaching, stressing the primacy of Academics. The position requires organizing and conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Have the ability to work with teenagers to lead them to success. Be professional, organized and dedicated Coach. The Coach is responsible for setting and conducting practice times after academic classes and supervising the team at baseball games and any other activities to promote school spirit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy (ies) and procedures.
• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the selected sport.
• Assists in planning and setting up activities, practices and games.
• Respects time allotted to practices determined by the Head Coach.
• Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in the locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last player leaves after games and practices.
• Ensures the appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are followed.
• Completes and maintains appropriates certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent. Prefer certified teacher.
• Interpersonal Skills: works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, Internet software and word processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations; Certificates as determined by the District and MHSAA. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Drivers Licenses and coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.