Varsity Softball Coach

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Oshtemo Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 12 000 - 18 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Kalamazoo Central High School seeks a Varsity Softball Head Coach for Spring 2027. The role reports to the Athletic Director and works with the varsity team to build skill, strategy, and school spirit.

Responsibilities include leading tryouts, coordinating practices and games, and enforcing athletic policies within the district. The candidate should have coaching experience, CPR/First Aid, CAP certifications, and a background in urban educational settings.

Qualificações

• Coaching experience at least two years in a recognized program.
• First aid and CPR training or willingness to complete before the second season.
• CAP 1 and CAP 2 completed or by the end of the second season.
• Minimum three years of experience working with children in urban educational settings.

Responsabilidades

• Organize and lead varsity player tryouts and selection.
• Coordinate and organize varsity practice and game events.
• Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
• Meet deadlines for rosters, physicals, and officials’ ratings.
• Exhibit enthusiasm toward athletes and display respect for the program and staff.
• Dress appropriately for games and practices; act as a role model.
• Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.

Conhecimentos

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Discipline & conduct

Role modeling & sportsmanship

Formação académica

BS or BA degree

Michigan teaching certificate

Urban multicultural experience

CAP 1 & CAP 2

First aid & CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Varsity Softball Head Coach

Kalamazoo Central High School

Spring 2027 School Year

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direction of the Athletic Director with the varsity teams.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Organize and lead in team player tryouts and selection.
• 2. Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
• 3. Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.
• 4. Coordinate and organize varsity practice and game events.
• 5. Develop and provide training rules to AD.
• 6. Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
• 7. Conduct well organized practices.
• 8. Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.
• 9. Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
• 10. Follow injury protocol.
• 11. Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.
• 12. Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including inventory, repair and replacement.
• 13. Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.
• 14. Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.
• 15. Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, official’s ratings, etc.)
• 16. Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.)
• 17. Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.
• 18. Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.
• 19. Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.
• 20. Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
• 21. Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.
• 22. All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Previous coaching experience or assisting in a recognized program above the novice level for at least two years.
• 2. Completion of a course in the prevention of athletic injuries, or agreeable to complete the class before the start of the second season coaching.
• 3. Current first aid and CPR training or willing to complete CPR training before the second season.
• 4. Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before the end of the second season.
• 5. Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and diverse/multicultural setting.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. BS or BA degree with a minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
• 2. Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• 3. Prior demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes, and to serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.
• 4. Experience in a multicultural urban school district.
• 5. Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.