High School Softball Head Coach — Lead & Inspire

Waterbury Public Schools; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 5,600 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking a Head Softball Coach for the Spring season at Waterbury Career Academy High School. This role involves leading student-athletes, coordinating practices, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship across activities.

The position requires coaching certifications, CPR/First Aid, and a valid life guard credential, with a stipend of $5,766 for the season. Reports to the Director of Sports or designated administrator.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 or 51 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Life Guard Certification-Swimming Only.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries.
• Assists the Director of Sports in scheduling contests and transportation as applicable.
• Assumes primary responsibility for field or court preparation.
• Attends all sessions, contests and city league meetings.
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required.
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance.
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season.
• Collects and maintains permission slips and medical awareness forms from athletes.
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player.
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the interscholastic athletics program.
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards.
• Enforces eligibility requirements.
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events.
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals.
• Ensures proper care of equipment.
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills.
• Ensures safety of students.
• Ensures all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Coaching skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

CT Coaching Education Program (Module 15/51)

CT Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit

CPR and First Aid Certificates

High School diploma or GED

Life Guard Certification (Swimming)

Pre-employment process completion

Motor vehicle operator's license

Job description

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking a Head Softball Coach for the Spring season at Waterbury Career Academy High School. This role involves leading student-athletes, coordinating practices, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship across activities.

The position requires coaching certifications, CPR/First Aid, and a valid life guard credential, with a stipend of $5,766 for the season. Reports to the Director of Sports or designated administrator.