Assistant Softball Coach (High School)

Sussex County Public Schools; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Central High School is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to lead daily practices, teach fundamental softball skills, recruit players, and manage the roster for a competitive program. Duties include scheduling contests, supervising practices, and maintaining equipment under the supervision of the Athletic Director.

The role requires strong organizational and communication abilities, the flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a commitment to the school’s athletics policies.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of VHSL rules.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of the game of softball through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions.
• Recruit and maintain an active softball team roster to develop a competitive team.
• Develop and evaluate player performance.
• Conduct and supervise all practices.
• Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages).
• Coordinate maintenance of softball program equipment.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching techniques

VHSL rules

Student management

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Assistant Softball Coach (High School)

JOB TITLE: Assistant Softball Coach (High School)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: SCHS Athletic Director

LOCATION: Sussex Central High School

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified

COMPENSATION: Head Coach Stipend

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Coach the softball team with other duties which include recruiting, practice and game coaching, athlete conditioning, and maintaining the field and equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Teach all aspects of the game of softball through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions.
• Recruit and maintain an active softball team roster to develop a competitive team.
• Develop and evaluate player performance.
• Conduct and supervise all practices.
• Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages).
• Ensure students comply with all athletics policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance of softball program equipment.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Virginia High School League (VHSL) rules
• Specific knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must demonstrate the professional and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, school administration, and members of the community.
• Candidate must possess good moral character.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have personal transportation.
• Candidate must have 3 years experience as a coach preferred.
• Must be able to work extra hours during evenings and weekends.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms; gymnasiums, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting objects weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasional lifting in excess of 75 pounds.
• Other limited physical activities are required.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
• Contact with other staff members, coaches, athletic trainer, and parents are required.
• Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.
• Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION

• The athletic director and building administrator will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.