Softball Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor

Polk County Public Schools; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Haines City, Florida, is seeking an Athletic Coach - Softball to guide student-athletes, develop sports skills, and promote positive attitudes and behavior within the community.

The role involves teaching physical skills, enforcing sportsmanship, planning practices, and ensuring student safety and eligibility, under district policies. This is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities that extend to practices and games throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE as required in state statute if the coach is not a certified teacher.
• A certified teacher is encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to his/her teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach the physical skills necessary to play softball and supervise practice sessions.
• Enforce policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.
• Prepare schedule under direction of athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
• Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment.
• Supervise all students associated with activity, including pick-up after practices and games.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Interpersonal skills

Cooperation

Bilingual/biliterate (preferred)

Education

Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Haines City, Florida, is seeking an Athletic Coach - Softball to guide student-athletes, develop sports skills, and promote positive attitudes and behavior within the community.

The role involves teaching physical skills, enforcing sportsmanship, planning practices, and ensuring student safety and eligibility, under district policies. This is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities that extend to practices and games throughout the season.