Girls Varsity Softball Coach

Responsibilities

• Affirms players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time.
• Schedules facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach.
• Coaches and instructs players in game strategies and techniques.
• Monitors players' academic performance.
• Ensures compliance with IHSAA regulations.
• Participates in staff development meetings.
• Maintains certifications and participates in meetings with feeder programs.
• Evaluates assistant coaches.
• Participates in community service projects.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in softball preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
• Meets all IHSAA, corporation, and state requirements for coaching assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, run, and actively participate in practices and competitions for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate athletic skills and techniques.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to practices, contests, meetings, and other program activities.