Girls Varsity Softball Coach

 TITLE: Softball Varsity Coach

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Softball Varsity Head Coach is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The coach motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Works closely with student-athletes to develop good character on and off the field. Assists teachers, counselors, and other school personnel with student-athlete attendance, academics, and behavior in and out of softball season.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND PROGRAM SIZE

• Junior Varsity - Varsity
• 32 student-athletes

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

Girls In-Season:

• Weeks: 13
• Contests: 28 or 26 + 1 tournament
• Monday-Saturday

Out-of-Season:

• Limited Contact Fall: 12 practices
• Limited Contact Spring: 20 practices
• Summer

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

• Holds organizational meetings for the team and coaches
• Participates in special activities to include banquets, awards nights, and pep assemblies
• Attends annual athletic department meetings and seasonal player/parent meetings
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Maintains certifications via NFHS/IHSAA
• Participates in meetings with lower-level programs and feeder programs
• Evaluates assistant coaches
• Leads program in a community service project

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes players during competitions and practices to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Encourages players to play multiple sports
• Follows IHSAA regulations governing the athletic program
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
• Participates in the Red Devil Strength and Conditioning Program year round

OTHER INFORMATION

• Conducts a youth camp during the summer
• Conducts fundraiser(s) when permitted and approved
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators
• Works closely with the feeder program to foster growth and athletic development of future student-athletes
• Is a participating member of state and/or national coach association(s)
• Provides transportation for team members via the Tri-Creek activity bus when applicable

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED):

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in softball preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Ability to motivate, supervise, and develop student-athletes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
• Must meet all IHSAA, corporation, and state requirements for coaching assignments.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, run, and actively participate in practices and competitions for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate athletic skills and techniques.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to practices, contests, meetings, and other program activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.