Part-Time Softball Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor

Roman Catholic Welfare Corp Bishop O'Dowd High School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland is seeking a Part-Time Softball Assistant Coach to support the program under the direction of the Athletic Director. The role emphasizes spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth of student-athletes and aligns with the school's mission.

The successful candidate will have playing or coaching experience, be eligible for First Aid CPR, and possibly NFHS coaching certification.

Qualifications

• Playing experience and/or knowledge of the sport is required.
• Previous high school or college coaching experience is preferred.
• First Aid CPR or willingness to do so
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate or willingness to do so
• Candidates must be available during after-school hours and weekends
• Off-season meetings and duties are also required.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and models a spiritual and moral code consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Bishop O’Dowd High School’s charism.
• Serves to assist the Softball program and maintains a clear vision reflecting current trends in coaching and Softball Skill development.
• Ensures and monitors the implementation of current instructional coaching methods to maximize player development.
• Attends regular coaching staff meetings.
• Assists the Softball Head Coach with plans and helps develop a master practice and game schedule for the Softball program in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
• Represents the school at league preseason and postseason Softball meetings, when the Head Coach is not available.
• Regularly attends athletic department events and meetings as required.
• Assists the Softball Head coach in ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and bylaws from Bishop O’Dowd High School, West Alameda County Conference, North Coast Section, and California Interscholastic Federation.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in supporting student-athletes in the college recruitment process.
• Assists and helps manage the distribution, collection and organization of all program equipment, uniforms, and related items.
• Works to create an environment of care and support for student-athletes
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
• Responsible for assisting all aspects of directing the team’s practice and play in matches
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team.
• Prioritize an environment of safety for our student athletes
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Playing experience

Coaching experience

First Aid

NFHS Certificate

After-school availability

Off-season duties

Job description

Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland is seeking a Part-Time Softball Assistant Coach to support the program under the direction of the Athletic Director. The role emphasizes spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth of student-athletes and aligns with the school's mission.

The successful candidate will have playing or coaching experience, be eligible for First Aid CPR, and possibly NFHS coaching certification.