What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant High School Softball Coach position at Dallas Center - Grimes Schools?
The Dallas Center-Grimes School District is looking for a dedicated professional to be a High School Asst. Softball Coach.
SUMMARY: An Assistant Coach works under a head coach to make sure players, equipment and facilities are well-prepared and organized. Some assistant coaches have direct coaching responsibilities, while others only respond to a main or head coach’s directives. Performs responsible program building including, planning and coaching, also will assist in managing and directing the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUMMARY: An Assistant Coach works under a head coach to make sure players, equipment and facilities are well-prepared and organized. Some assistant coaches have direct coaching responsibilities, while others only respond to a main or head coach’s directives. Performs responsible program building including, planning and coaching, also will assist in managing and directing the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the head coach, discusses the game plan with the head coach, supports the coach in front of students and parents, follows team guidelines, keeps the coach updated on player injuries, scouts teams and players and helps with transportation when necessary.
- Maintain an image of a positive role model.
- Accept delegated responsibilities, duties, and authority from the head coach within reason.
- Assist the head coach in managing and directing the program.
- Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing and scheduling.
- Organizes and maintains accurate inventory of equipment and uniforms.
- Helps facilitate practices, according to the head coach’s instruction. Aid the players to develop their technical skills. Instill in the players the spirit of the game.
- In association with the head coach plan strategies and for the game.
- Stress to all teams members the standards and behaviors expected of them in the best interest of the team and the athletic department and school.
- Establish conduct standards for athletic traveling which meets those desired by the Athletic Department.
- Possess patience and have outstanding quality to perform under pressure, be an inspiration to the sportsperson to play in the spirit of the game.
- Maintain a calm stance on losing the game without putting the blame or discouraging the players.
- Report an injury as soon as possible to the Athletic Director or Principal. Treat any injury with complete care. Follow procedure in contacting doctor, parents and file the proper injury report.
- Communicate in a timely manner appropriate & necessary information to students, parents, and administration.