Spring Softball Head Coach: Lead & Develop Student Athletes

Education Jobs NJ; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach for interscholastic athletics in New Jersey. The role oversees athletic activities, determines playing time, and upholds school philosophy in coaching.

Responsibilities include equipment management, safety, and compliance with NJISAA rules. The candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate issued by the State Board of Education and have a current background check on file.

Qualifications

• Requires teaching certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
• Requires a criminal background check on file.
• Experience in managing high school athletics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shall assume authority over and responsibility for the conduct and proper functioning of the athletic activity assigned.
• Shall determine starting personnel and playing time of athletes under his/her jurisdiction.
• Shall represent the philosophy of the school in all coaching related activities.
• Shall assist in the issuing, collecting and storage of all equipment.
• Shall have complete charge of athletes in matters of coaching and discipline.
• Shall have knowledge of the rules and regulations of his/her sport and eligibility rules of N.J.S.I.A.A., as well as in-season and out-of-season guidelines.
• Shall assume responsibility for protecting athletic equipment and supplies from damage and loss.
• Shall recommend equipment, officials and areas of concern to the Vice Principal for Athletics and Student Activities.
• Shall serve as a role model for the student athletes under his/her tutelage.
• Shall present a list of personnel to the Vice Principal for Athletics and Student Activities prior to first game (team roster).
• Shall ensure that accidents are reported to the Athletic Trainer for follow-up and signature of proper forms by the next day.
• Shall complete a team history report at the end of the season.
• Shall report letter winners and participants to the Vice Principal for Athletics and Student Activities at the close of season.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Athletic program knowledge

Education

Teaching certificate (State Board of Education)

Job description

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach for interscholastic athletics in New Jersey. The role oversees athletic activities, determines playing time, and upholds school philosophy in coaching.

Responsibilities include equipment management, safety, and compliance with NJISAA rules. The candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate issued by the State Board of Education and have a current background check on file.