JV Softball Coach – Lead & Develop High School Athletes

WOODSIDE HS - ATHLETICS; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 3,500; Full time

Job summary

Woodside High School's JV softball program in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a committed assistant coach to support the head coach in developing student-athletes. The role involves organizing practices, motivating players, teaching game strategies and techniques, and helping manage equipment and logistics for the softball program.

Strong communication, reliability, and a passion for mentoring students are essential as you contribute to a positive athletic environment within Newport News

Qualifications

• Some experience as an assistant Softball coach at the high school or college level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing players in rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess players' skills, monitor performance during competition and practice, inform head coach of athletic performance.
• Assist with determining game strategy.
• Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follow procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and secure equipment.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Assist with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participate in activities like parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Distribute and maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Rules knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Woodside High School's JV softball program in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a committed assistant coach to support the head coach in developing student-athletes. The role involves organizing practices, motivating players, teaching game strategies and techniques, and helping manage equipment and logistics for the softball program.

Strong communication, reliability, and a passion for mentoring students are essential as you contribute to a positive athletic environment within Newport News