Head Softball Coach

Softball Head Coach

Loy Norrix High School

Spring 2026

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direction of the Athletic Directors with the Varsity teams.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or BA degree with a minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• 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.
• Experience in a multicultural urban school district.
• Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.

Position open until filled

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Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.