Assistant Coach - Softball

FHASD; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FHASD's Colonel Smith Middle School is seeking a coach to guide student-athletes in-game strategies and technique, aiming to develop a passion for the sport and competitive spirit.

The role includes coordinating practices, collaborating with the athletic director, supervising students, monitoring academics, and upholding safety and behavior standards during games and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year coaching experience.
• Teaching Certificate preferred; criminal justice/fingerprint clearance may be required.
• Fort Huachuca access requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players on rules, sportsmanship, and fundamental skills.
• Observes players during games and practice to identify improvement needs.
• Schedules practices and coordinates with the athletics director for facilities.
• Assigns positions and determines game strategies based on team capabilities.
• Monitors students' academic performance to ensure eligibility.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and uniforms; keeps required records.
• Provides proper supervision and models nondiscriminatory behavior.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Student Mentoring

Discipline

Safety Awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Teaching Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

JOB TITLE: Coach
DEPARTMENT: Colonel Smith Middle School
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none
LOCATION: Colonel Smith Middle School

SUMMARY

Position is responsible for 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, sportsmanship, equipment, and fundamental skills/techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Determines the game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil 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.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains required or related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Each coach is expected to provide the principal and members of their squad with a copy of the rules that govern their practice, game, and travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable rules, strategy, and skillsets required for success.
• Ability to teach/instruct the fundamentals of the sport
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year coaching experience
• Teaching Certificate preferred
  • Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
  • Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that meets minimum requirements

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.