HS Assistant Coach - Softball

Applitrack; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director in Idaho. The role focuses on motivating athletes, developing skills, and promoting good character through fair play and teamwork.

You will provide leadership, organize schedules, and ensure compliance with district policies and athletic regulations. The successful candidate will supervise events, implement strategies, monitor student eligibility, and maintain safety across facilities and programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions
• Ensure safety of the students and maintain responsibility for equipment and facilities and ensure safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including concussion policy
• Ensure students are eligible to participate, and have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional under pressure
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director

JOB SUMMARY

To motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D

IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L

IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders