Assistant Baseball Coach (High School)

Sylvania; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt High School in Weld RE-5J district invites applications for a High School Assistant Softball Coach to support a growing softball program and student-athlete development.

The role requires CHSAA-certified coaching, teaching assignment where applicable, and a commitment to safety, sportsmanship, and adherence to district and league rules. Salary follows the district Athletic Salary Schedule; experience-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Teaching assignment at Roosevelt High School and CHSAA certified coaching class.
• Successful experience in coaching softball.
• Background check completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in carrying out responsibilities.
• Assist in equipment, registration, and providing information for eligibility lists and reports.
• Care for equipment and facilities.
• Assist in supervising all athletes in the program and attend practices and games.
• Maintain safety and promote proper training practices.
• End of season: assist in equipment return and inventory.
• Recommend athletes for letter awards when appropriate.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certified coaching class

Job description

High School Assistant Softball Coach

About Weld RE-5J

Weld RE 5J is a Rural District with seven schools serving approximately 3,800 students. In the district we have one state of the art newly built high school, one middle school (being remodeled), three elementary schools (two newly built/remodeled), and two charter schools; all schools are within a 15 minute drive of one another making for short distances to travel in the district. We are located just east of I-25 making an easy commute from many locations including Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins, Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park; all while still having a mountain view!

Roosevelt High School Athletic Statement of Purpose

“Develop Champions for Life”: To encourage Roosevelt student athletes to become champions. To foster an environment where academic integrity, social responsibility, respect for others, and competitive athletic excellence are highly valued. To discover and nurture the total person who enriches the community and brings honor to Roosevelt High School throughout life.

High School Assistant Coach

Terms:

This position does not qualify for benefits. Salary is based on experience and per our Athletic Salary Schedule Column II ($2,350 - $3,350).

General Statement of Responsibility

The assistant coach in each sport assigned is directly responsible to the head coach of that sport. He/she should have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Re-5J Board of Education and the athletic standards of Roosevelt High School. He/she should also be familiar with the rules and regulations of the League and the Colorado High School Activities Association.

Professional Qualifications

1. Teaching assignment at Roosevelt High School. If not staff, must have successfully completed certified coaching class and be certified by \"CHSAA\".


2. Successful experience in his/her chosen coaching area.


3. Successful background check.


4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable.

Personal Qualifications

1. Encourage the student body and spectators to be courteous and polite to the visiting team.


2. Always display good sportsmanship, winning or losing.


3. Maintain poise and control at all times, especially at the contests.


4. Teach the team to play fairly and within the rules.


5. Be a good host to the visiting team and their coaches.


6. Recommend discipline to the head coach for players who disregard good sportsmanship either on the field/floor or on the bench.


7. Respect the officials’ judgement and interpretation of the rules. If an appeal is necessary, follow appropriate procedures.


8. Coach the team and not officiate the game.


9. Publicity attempt to shake hands with officials and the opposing coach prior to and after the game.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Seasonal

1. Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.


2. Assist the head coach is the issuance of equipment, registration of the players, and providing accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports.


3. Assume responsibility for care of equipment and facilities.


4. Assume control over athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assist in helping supervise all athletes in the program.


5. Be in regular attendance at practice, contests, and meetings.


6. Discipline, when necessary, in firm and positive manner.


7. Provide the head coach with information needed in making reports and/or other releases.


8. Emphasize safety and be aware of the best training and injury.

End of Season

1. Assist in the return and inventory of school equipment.


2. Recommend athletes for letter awards.


3. Recommend equipment to be purchased.