Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

Applitrack; Coverdale (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel Park Schools is seeking an assistant coach to organize and supervise a total sports program and contribute to the development of student athletes. The role requires coaching experience and strong knowledge of the sport’s technical aspects.

The assistant will model positive behavior, support staff development through clinics, and assist with policy implementation; additional duties may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program in a high school setting.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willingness to study new theories.

Responsibilities

• Establish fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Train and inform staff; encourage professional growth via clinic attendance.
• Delegate duties; supervise implementation and evaluate staff effectiveness.
• Maintain discipline and morale; handle grievances and ensure cooperation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by athletic director/principal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Pitching coach experience

Job description

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

3. The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

4. The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

5. Pitching coach experience/knowledge preferred.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bethel Park

Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

sports program.

2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and

interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through

proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs

conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according

to local clinic policy.

6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.

8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.