Assistant Softball Coach

Polytechnic School; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Polytechnic School in Pasadena is seeking a Softball Assistant coach to support the head varsity coach and run practices and contests with a positive, encouraging approach. This seasonal, hourly role emphasizes teamwork and player development.

Applicants should motivate athletes, communicate effectively with players, parents, teachers, and administrators, and uphold the school's standards for sportsmanship and inclusion during the February–May season.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the high school level or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise student-athletes and foster discipline.
• Ability to implement the head coach's practice plan as needed.
• Driver’s license and ability to drive school van.
• CPR certification.
• Completion of CIF Coaches Principle Course and NFHS courses.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program.

Responsibilities

• Support the head varsity coach and softball program.
• Motivate players with a positive coaching style.
• Maintain strong, healthy relationships with players, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Keep informed of league bylaws, CIF rules, and school Athletics policies.
• Assist in care and upkeep of facilities and equipment; manage team web page.

Skills

Supervise student-athletes

Motivate players

Effective communication

Positive coaching style

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

CPR certification

CIF Coaches Principle Course

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Polytechnic School - Pasadena, CA, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00Hourly, Job Category: Education

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.

To learn more about Polytechnic School, please visit us

Position: Softball Assistant coach

The softball assistant coach will serve as support to the head coach of the softball program. This applicant should be able to support the program by assisting the head varsity coach. This applicant should be a creative motivator, have effective communication skills, and possess a positive coaching style. This person will also need to support Varsity-level expectations for the softball program while maintaining strong, healthy relationships with players, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Terms of employment: Hourly Rate

• Season: Spring (February-May)
• Practices: Monday through Friday, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
• Contests: Times vary
• Compensation: $19-$25

Job Requirements

• Fosters the department and school philosophy and mission statement of Polytechnic School;
• Establishes philosophy and system to teach fundamental skills and techniques to his or her staff and student-athletes;
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment.
• Keeps informed and implements league bylaws, rules, and regulations, as well as those of the school’s Athletic Department handbook, CIF-SS Blue Book, and National Federation Rules Book;
• Executes contest transportation and early departure time and/or other special arrangements as discussed with the head coach and approved by the athletic director;
• Assists in the care and upkeep of facilities and equipment;
• Maintain team web page (rosters, results, etc.).

Physical requirements and work environment

• Work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold;
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Previous high school coaching or equivalent;
• Ability to supervise student-athletes;
• Ability to take instruction from head coach and execute the practice plan as needed;
• Driver’s license, insurance, and ability to drive school van;
• CPR certification (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Completion of CIF Coaches Principle Course, NFHS Concussion Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Instill the values of good character and fair play, along with acting as a positive role model.