Assistant Softball Coach

The Classical Academy is looking for an assistant softball coach.  This position could potentially help varsity and junior varsity teams. The applicant should be familiar in the fundamentals of softball as well as coaching high school aged girls.  Knowledge of CHSAA bylaws and the TCA culture is preferred.

Title: Assistant Coach                                                Department: Athletics

Date: Updated November 16, 2021                           FLSA Status: Exempt

Stipend: $1,000-$1,500

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Assist the Head Coach in developing all aspects of the specific sport program.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Head Coach

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Serves as a middle school, freshman, junior varsity, or varsity assistant coach and is classified as an assistant to the head coach
• Assumes the responsibilities for the development of the specific team within the total program, under the direction of the head coach
• Assists the head coach in ways that will benefit the total program
• Attends all coaches' meetings called by the head coach
• Carries out assignments given by the head coach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Undergraduate degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a coach at the secondary level is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to represent the school community with high character when interacting with a variety of public groups, i.e. leagues, organizations, schools, and media
• Ability to communicate with all activities staff, as well as parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport(s) assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Schools
• Activities Director
• Activities Office staff
• Secondary Students
• Parents
• Other departments
• Sports Officials
• Head Coach
• Other assistant coaches

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in the practice area and/or event area
• Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the activities office and practice needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

• Typical demands require the employee to:
  • Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties
  • Frequently lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of athletic equipment, other equipment, and writing utensils

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:

The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills

PERA defined benefit contribution retirement plan included. This position is stipend-based and therefore does not include benefits.

Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.

The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).