Spring, Head Coach - JV Softball

Position Overview

Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible to develop and sustain a program for students to achieve a high level of skill in applicable sport fitness, and the development of an appreciation for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for achievement in competitive high school applicable sport.
• Cookordinate and supervise a regular schedule of practice.
• Encourage sportsmanship and team unity and enforce all sportsmanship guidelines.
• Enforce discipline of contest, school, conference and state rules and regulations.
• Supervise assistant coaches and enhance the professional development (if applicable).
• Oversee the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities located both on ASD Properties and at off campus facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of uniforms, equipment, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments.
• Submit required forms and athletic documents.
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Cookordinate and develop an effective and sustainable fundraising plan with Athletic Director that is easily communicated with administration, players, coaches, media and community.
• Effectively communicate with administration, players, coaches, media and community.
• Attend required coaches’ clinics and State and conference selection meetings if applicable.
• Attend required coaches' meetings and Athletic Booster's Association meetings if applicable.
• Develop a total program for grades 9 through 12.
• Provide and display a willingness to work with Athletics Department Administration, staff, student-athletes, and parents with a dynamic practice and meet schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience coaching/participating in applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level.
• Prior coaching experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport Rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid / Athletic Training Practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches and community using the APPROVED Appoquinimink School District Communication Methods.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies.
• Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Erecting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.