Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach - KHS

RSU 21; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 2,600 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

RSU 21 in Kennebunk, Maine seeks an Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach for Kennebunk High School. This stipend, after-school position supports athlete development, discipline, and teamwork while upholding integrity and respect for opponents and officials.

The role focuses on guiding players, coordinating practices, and contributing to a positive athletic culture within the district. Starting date to be determined and application is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Love what you do and bring experience as a player or coach to RSU 21 students.
• Knowledge and expertise in strategies, methods and techniques for the sport.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a sport program; Maine Coaches credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in instructing players in the sport's rules, regulations, equipment and techniques.
• Organize and direct individual and small-group practice activities.
• Monitor player skills and performance and inform the head coach of athletic performance.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed.
• Participate in special activities (parents' night, banquets, award nights) and assist with eligibility forms and records.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Education

Maine Coaches credentials

Job description

Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach - KHS

RSU 21 Regional School Unit 21 - Kennebunk, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Category: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Description

Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach-KHS

ATHLETICS

Seasonal

Kennebunk, ME, US

Salary Range: $3,105.00 To $3,105.00 Annually

Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach-Kennebunk High School

Stipend position: $3,105.00

As the Assistant JV Girls Softball Coach, you will deliver measurable results in developing, enhancing and promoting an athletic program that will be distinguished by the teams’ display of integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and their ability to overcome adversity. To instruct students in appropriate methods to be respectful of themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of the outcome of their event.

Qualifications: Love what you do, bringing your experience as a player or as a coach to the students at RSU 21. Must have knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods and techniques for a successful sport offering. Should have the ability to manage all aspects of a sport program and earned or will earn credentials of Maine Coaches; employment in the Kennebunk School Department preferred.

Reports To: Director of Athletics

• Student Centered
• Supervises the student athletes in his/her program
• Through proper preparation and planning, students are appropriately ready for competition
• Supervises/manages off season programs to help players enhance their abilities
• Serves as a role model for students
• Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Model's sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights,
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Model's nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Leadership

• Works to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department
• Works with the trainer, Director of Athletics to ensure proper medical assistance is available and plans are in order for emergency situations
• Administers the District athletic codes
• Maintains orderly records of equipment/uniform issued and works with the athletic department to successfully collect all issued materials as directed by the Head Coach
• Performs such other duties, consistent with this position, as determined by the principal/athletic director, Head Coach

Competencies

• Servant-leader model: you coach and grow staff through strategic delegation to increase department knowledge, engagement and autonomy
• Visionary: you keep your eye firmly on the future; you maintain a big picture, high-altitude view to ensure you’re assessing short-term realities to inform long‑term needs; you look and plan ahead with imagination and wisdom; your vision dictates the direction a team or district will take
• Attention to detail: you're obsessed with accuracy and embrace the importance of "getting it right"; you triple-check documentation to ensure you can stand by your work; your discipline enables you to work error‑free despite repetitive nature of tasks