NOHS Head Coach Softball (26-27)

Job Summary

Head Coach Job Goal: To coach various middle and high school sports. Provide supervision of assigned assistant coaches.

About the Role

Reports to: Principal/School Athletic Director
Supervises: Assistant Coach
Terms of Employment: Employment will be on an as needed basis as determined by the Superintendent and will be subject to review for continuation on an annual basis. Stipend commensurate with adopted Oldham County Schools Extra-Curricular Sponsor Stipend Schedule. Coaching contracts are a one-year role and reappointment will be determined by the principal's annual recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• 64 semester hours (minimum) of college credit; or completion of approved KHSAA professional development training as specified in Bylaw 27.21
• Years of Age
• Has met requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Successful completion of first aid course and CPR certification, as well as any other applicable training requirements as specified by KHSAA Bylaw 27.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Critical Skills/Expertise Required

• Knowledge of: Fundamentals of various sports.
  Health and Safety regulations.
  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Ability To

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.

Performance Responsibilities

• Aid in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the Principal and/or Athletic Director in planning the athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Ensure eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Aid students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in the recommendation of the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Oldham County Schools.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.