Softball THS Assistant Code 65

Assists in supervising sport functions for grades 7 through 12 and works closely with other staff and the district administration.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain current first aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants.
• Enforce rules and regulations, establish fair rules, communicate them, and ensure compliance.
• Remind athletes of the inherent dangers of the sport.
• Match competitors based on skill, experience, maturity, height/weight, age, and gender.
• Develop and implement a safe environment by ensuring proper equipment and facility conditions.
• Provide a plan for handling foreseen and unforeseen injuries.
• Serve as a role model of character, conduct, and good sportsmanship.
• Familiarize with and enforce school, district, department, and K.S.H.S.A.A. rules of eligibility.
• Assist in requiring athletes to have a physical examination and maintain scholastic eligibility before participation.
• Ensure all required signatures are received before participation is allowed.
• Supervise athletic facilities and secure areas when in use.
• Organize teaching situations during practice, pre-contest, halftime, and post-contest time frames.
• Implement and observe a program of injury prevention and complete all related paperwork.
• Attend and be prompt to all practices and meetings.
• Ride the team bus to and from contests with athletes.
• Demonstrate effective reinforcement, whole-part-whole teaching, mental toughness development, drill work, myth building, and situational coaching during practices.
• Assist in retrieving debt list items.
• Make recommendations on facilities and equipment needs.
• Motivate and direct athletes by maintaining a positive approach in all situations.
• Demonstrate support for the entire athletic program and programs established by the Turner Recreation Commission.
• Attend the Booster Club-sponsored sports banquet/reception.
• Establish and communicate team rules to athletes and parents, and maintain discipline consistent with those rules.
• Address grievances and work to increase morale, proper behavior, and cooperation.
• Display leadership of the highest quality to exemplify the importance of school attendance, school rules, and responsible behavior.
• Promote the athletic program to ensure maximum participation, positive publicity, and good relations with the media.
• Build positive rapport with athletes, parents, and media.
• Demonstrate loyalty to the athletic program and commit time, effort, thought, and energy to its success.
• Keep the Athletic Director informed and follow the proper chain of command.
• Pursue self-improvement by attending clinics and seminars to stay current on new techniques and methods.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the sport and skills being taught.
• Hold membership in professional organizations.
• Dress appropriately for all activities.
• Resolve conflicts within the program.
• Implement and follow all school district policies during activities.
• Observe and follow all district health and safety policies, including precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Perform other duties consistent with the nature of the position as requested by the Athletic Director, Head Varsity Coach, and/or Head Junior High Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level.

Skills

• Ability to work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work various and numerous hours.

Pay

According to negotiated agreement.