Coach - Softball JV Assistant - WHS

Job Title: Athletic Department Assistant Coach (JV Assistant Softball)

Supervisor: Principal & Athletic Director

Job Summary

Position is responsible for assisting Head Coach with coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport and centers on creating positive relationships with student athletes.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties

• Adheres to all IHSAA, NLC and WHS student handbook guidelines.
• Conducts self as a personal example of positive demeanor for the athletes and represents the school in a favorable manner.
• Works with the Athletic Director to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of athlete behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Models positive sportsmanship and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent meetings, banquets, award nights, etc.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related
• records.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Some experience as an assistant coach at the high school or other comparable level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching and teaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working and positive relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors. Duties may be performed away from school.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, principal or athletic director.