Elementary Softball Coach (Various Locations)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 850 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Softball Coach to lead our athletics program at multiple locations, focusing on student-athlete growth, safety, and adherence to MSHSAA standards. The role promotes program excellence while aligning with district goals and expectations.

The coach coordinates practices, supervises students, and handles game logistics, with required professional development to maintain coaching eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport and coaching philosophy.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate softball with a full team per MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards per MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Assist in program coordination and supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help plan transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions to develop student-athlete potential.
• Emphasize safety and best training/injury management procedures.
• Demonstrate sportsmanship in practices and contests.
• Assist in equipment return per department handbook.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through clinics/publications.
• Complete MSHSAA/NFHS courses and 8 hours of professional development (district, school, clinics).

Job description

Job Title: Elementary Softball Coach
Salary Grade: $1,000/season
Department: Athletics
Locations: Pitcher, James, Garcia, Banneker, Whittier, Trailwoods, ACCPA, Faxon, FLA
Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

Position Summary

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.:
  • District level mtgs -4hrs;
  • School level mtgs - 3hrs;
  • Outside mtgs/Clinics -1hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student-athletes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Terms Of Employment

Length of work year: seasonal