Softball JH Asst Coach

Assistant Coach

Job Overview

• Extra Duty Salary Schedule
• Employed for a period of the length of assigned sport as determined by athletic coordinator and/or administrator
• Reviewed annually with recommendation for re-employment in May
• Reports to Head Coach, Athletic Coordinator and/or Administrator

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours
• Substitute Certification by the State of Missouri
• If non-faculty, MSHSAA Approved Coaches Education Program
• Possess previous coaching experience, competitive playing experience or demonstrated knowledge in the sport
• Understanding of the relationship of the sports program to the total school program and its goal
• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions based on facts, knowledge, and insight and the courage to stand by the results
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, small and large groups, by correspondence or oral expression
• Ability to organize and plan effectively
• Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the district

Other Working Conditions

• Employed the term of the assigned sport with extra duty contract (not covered by tenure provisions)
• Spend the necessary time required to fulfill the duties of the position
• Work cooperatively with administration and staff throughout the district 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Possess a thorough understanding of, and an ability to relate to, youth
• Capacity to accept criticism calmly and with dignity, and without adopting a defensive attitude
• Provide student supervision, disciplinary guidance, counseling and assistance to self-realization
• Project an inquiring attitude toward the continual development and improvement of the program
• Execute the plans, policies and duties directed by the head coach
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the head coach, athletic coordinator or administrator
• This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Other duties will be required to be performed as assigned by district administration.