Knowledge of the fundamentals, rules, and strategies of softball.
Ability to teach age-appropriate softball skills, including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting, base running, fielding, pitching, and defensive positioning.
Experience coaching, playing, or assisting with softball at the youth, middle school, high school, or comparable level preferred.
Strong understanding of middle school student development and the ability to work effectively with young adolescents.
Commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field, including character, discipline, responsibility, sportsmanship, and academic accountability.
Ability to create a positive team culture that promotes effort, respect, teamwork, confidence, and school pride.
Strong communication skills with students, parents, school administration, and athletic staff.
Ability to organize and conduct effective practices that focus on skill development, team concepts, conditioning, safety, and player growth.
Willingness to follow all school, district, TMSAA/TSSAA, and athletic department rules, policies, and expectations.
Ability to supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, games, travel, and team activities.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful environment for all student-athletes.
Ability to model professionalism, integrity, emotional control, and good sportsmanship at all times.
Willingness to collaborate with school administration, athletic directors, and other coaches to support the overall athletic program.
Ability to manage team responsibilities such as equipment, uniforms, schedules, communication, field preparation, and game-day organization.
Must meet all district requirements for coaching, including background checks, required trainings, certifications, and any other employment or volunteer requirements.
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, programs, or activities or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.
PRIMARY LOCATION: Cannon County Middle School and Other Athletic venues throughout Middle TN.