SOFTBALL HEAD COACH

Responsibilities

Sport Duties

• Teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of softball.
• Demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong softball program.
• Constantly improve the program and overall sports program at Central High School.
• Motivate student-athletes to excel on the field and in the classroom.
• Communicate with all stakeholders, including administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for student athletes.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during, and after practices/matches.

School Duties

• Lead by example, demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Promote other programs at Central High School and encourage participation in other activities.
• Work with Athletic Boosters in operating concession stands throughout the year and attend one meeting per academic year.

Feeder Programs

• Assist in offering a complete and dedicated effort toward the development of softball at every age level.
• Assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
• Assist in the Davenport Central High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.
• Perform any duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors, including non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.