Assistant Softball Coach

Covenant Christian High School; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Softball Coach who is dedicated to fostering a Christ-centered environment. You will be responsible for spiritual mentorship, as well as the administration and coaching of the softball program.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of the sport, and a passion for developing student athletes both athletically and spiritually. A bachelor's degree and prior coaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential for influencing student athletes.
• Extensive knowledge of softball rules and techniques is necessary.
• Effective communication skills are required for interacting with athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Educate teams on rules, strategies, and techniques for softball.
• Plan and lead practice sessions effectively.
• Train and motivate athletes for competitive games.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and enforce safety rules.

Skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Knowledge of the assigned sport

Ability to work with student athletes

Communication skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Pitching/catching background/experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

One to two years of high school level coaching experience

Job description

Job Summary

Covenant Christian High School (Indianapolis) is dedicated to providing an excellent Christ-centered education, equipping students for lives of scholarship, leadership, and service.

Covenant Christian is seeking a strong Christian to be the Assistant Softball Coach. All Covenant coaches should exemplify personal and professional characteristics that we strive to teach our student athletes, pushing them both academically and to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. The position will include but not be limited to spiritual mentorship, growth and development of the program, administration of the program, oversight of coaching staff, and practice and game instruction.

Covenant desires that student athletes possess Christ-like characteristics and are able to express them openly through the medium of sports. Our goal is to build eternal values in the students, while at the same time be a testimony of the power of Jesus Christ to all of those that we come in contact with during athletic events. Winning is important, but it is secondary to the Godly principles that the program is striving to instill into the student athlete.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Maintain high expectations for student athletes and managers both academically and athletically.
• Utilize, organize and work with other assistant coach(es) and team parent(s).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Educates individuals, groups, or teams on the rules, strategies, and techniques for the sport.
• Plans, organizes, and leads practice sessions.
• Trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games.
• Teaches safety rules and regulations and ensures they are enforced.
• Develops physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential.
• Evaluates team members to determine fitness levels and potential; assigns positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures athletes are using equipment properly and safely.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players and modifies coaching strategies accordingly.
• Remains current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to particular sport or sports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport.
• Ability to work with student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Pitching/catching background/experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One to two or more years of experience as a high school level coach preferred.