HEAD VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH

North Ridgeville City School District; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

North Ridgeville City Schools is seeking a Varsity Softball Coach dedicated to developing student-athletes on and off the field. The role emphasizes character development, discipline, and skill progression under the guidance of the Athletic Department.

The ideal candidate will hold required coaching credentials, uphold district policies, and plan practices, tryouts, and safety protocols while modeling sportsmanship. This stipend position fosters growth within a competitive high school program.

Qualifications

• Must have valid BCI, FBI, CPR, First Aid for Coaches, Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, Mental Health, Lindsay's Law and a PAP on file with HR prior to student contact.
• High school coaching experience preferred and a role model for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Possess all required coaching credentials.
• Follow and uphold the policies of North Ridgeville City Schools.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and student development.
• Consult with Athletic Director on off-season programs, camps, schedules, and facility use.
• Ensure team rules and athlete eligibility are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, and conduct tryouts as applicable.
• Direct program operations with the Athletic Department.
• Instruct and demonstrate skills for individual and team development.
• Work with the athletic trainer on injuries and safety protocols.
• Model good sportsmanship toward opponents, fans, officials, and community.
• Develop proactive plans for athletes pursuing athletics and academics beyond high school.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with student-athletes, including social media conduct.
• Attend conference, county, and state meetings.

Skills

Positive coaching philosophy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

HEAD VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH

Must have valid BCI, FBI, CPR, First Aid for Coaches, Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, Mental Health, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law) and a Pupil Activity Permit on file with HR/Personnel Office PRIOR to student contact.

BCI background check (fingerprinting - $25.00)
FBI background check (fingerprinting - $30.00)
CPR certification
First Aid for Coaches certification*
Fundamentals of Coaching*
Concussion Training*
Student Mental Health and Suicide Awareness*
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law)**
Pupil Activity Permit (PAP)**

*These certifications can be done online at http://nfhslearn.com/?courseID=33000

**An OH|ID Portal (Ohio Department of Education) account must be set up to do the online PAP application. https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid and to complete the required Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Lindsay's Law accepted course.

General Description:

Responsible for coaching, character development, discipline, skill development and providing direction to student athletes.

Qualifications:

1. Act as a proper role model for staff and students both in the school and outside the District.


2. Possess a positive coaching philosophy and excellent communication and organizational skills.


3. Previous high school coaching experience preferred.

Performance Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Possess all required coaching credentials.


2. Follow and uphold the policies and procedures of North Ridgeville City Schools.


3. Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.


4. Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs, including scheduling dates for camps/practices, uniform fitting/inventory, pre-post tryout information, parent meetings, post season awards, and facility use.


5. Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.


6. Plan, organize, advertise and conduct tryouts when applicable.


7. Plan, organize and direct the operations of the program, in conjunction with the Athletic Department.


8. Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.


9. Work directly with the school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.


10. Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, officials, spectators and community.


11. Create a proactive plan in conjunction with the Athletic Department for student-athletes who wish to further their athletic and academic career beyond high school.


12. Maintain an appropriate relationship with student-athletes, including use of social media and general communication.


13. Attend conference, County and State meetings.

Other Professional Expectations:

• Perform other such duties as the Board may direct.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.


• Occasional interaction with unruly children.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

In addition, the employee shall be free of any substance, prescribed or otherwise, that impairs the employee's work performance or the safety of other while on duty.

Compensation will be $7,500