High School Softball Head Coach

Summary

The Head Coach assumes primary responsibility for the leadership, management, organization, and development of the team. The Head Coach also supervises a staff of assistant coaches. Specifically for Varsity, the Varsity Head Coach also assists in supervising the JV and Freshman Team coaching staffs. The Head Coach works with the Athletic Director to implement a program that aligns with the Sacramento High School vision and expectations for student-athletes.

Supervision Received

The Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring varsity student-athletes adhere to the athletic department's vision and expectations. Specifically, the Head Coach is accountable for the following:

• Ensuring the academic success, safety, and well-being of the student-athletes

• Teaching and developing positive character traits and sportsmanship, including respect for colleagues, desire for excellence, fair play, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and self-discipline

• Monitoring eligibility

• Teaching and developing fundamentals and work ethic

The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that the Varsity Team is properly managed and prepared for competitions. Specifically, the Head Coach is accountable for the following:

• Collaborating with the Athletic Director to coordinate transportation

• Identifying and coordinating tournaments

• Coordinating award ceremonies and presentations.

• Creating and maintaining a realistic budget

• Serving as liaison between Sacramento High School and the athletic league, and representing Sacramento High School at required meetings

• Collaborating with the Athletic Director to develop a master schedule for varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen team events

• Disseminating pertinent materials to student-athletes and ensuring that coaches in the program comply with CIF rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Desire to teach/work at Sacramento High School preferred

• Successful coaching experience

• Ability to supervise personnel through previous leadership experience

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to obtain the following upon hire -

• CIF Certifications - General Coaching Education course, a Concussion course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) training, Heat Acclimatization course

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and Other HR Compliance Training

Stipend

St. HOPE offers a competitive stipend commensurate with qualifications and experience.