HS Assistant Coach - Softball

Primary Responsibility To Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director Job Summary To motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel. Major Duties And Responsibilities Working with Student Athletes Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functionsOrganize practice schedules and game rostersAssign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of playAttend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitionsCoach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessaryTrack student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on playersArrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sportEnsure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctlyComply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policyEnsure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinationsActively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team membersModel positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is highMaintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair playAbide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook EVALUATION Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy. NOTE All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired. Legal Reference: I.C. 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C.33-513 Professional Personnel I.C.33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts I.C.33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders