Head High School Softball Coach & Program Leader

Sumter School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Head Softball Coach at Lakewood High School to lead the girls' softball program, develop players, and collaborate with school leadership and the Athletic Director.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of coaching experience and meets the South Carolina educator certification requirements or holds acceptable alternatives, with a focus on safety, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and assists principal in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes. Ensures that proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times. Follows all appropriate emergency procedures. Makes sure that all participants have a valid physical examination before participation.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes. Conducts parent meetings prior to the beginning of the season.
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District, the South Carolina High School League, affiliated Conference and Region. Complies with all other legal requirements of school athletic programs. Communicates to members of his/her team all policies, rules, procedures, and requirements as they pertain to the team.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of assigned coaching staff, players, and other team personnel at all times.
• Promotes the sports program bysponsoring fundraisers, sponsoring youth camps, attending team camps, etc.

Skills

Coaching

Education

South Carolina educator certification

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a Head Softball Coach at Lakewood High School to lead the girls' softball program, develop players, and collaborate with school leadership and the Athletic Director.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of coaching experience and meets the South Carolina educator certification requirements or holds acceptable alternatives, with a focus on safety, sportsmanship, and community engagement.