High School Softball Coach

Head Varsity Softball Coach

Mount St. Mary Academy, an all-girls Catholic High School in Kenmore, NY (near Buffalo, NY) is seeking a Varsity Softball Coach for the Spring 2025 season.

The Head Varsity Coach will report to the Director of Athletics. Responsibilities will include all aspects of coaching and student development, as well as leadership, vision and supervision of the Softball program. See detail below.

The coaching stipend is paid out during the spring season. Pay will be in range of $1400.00 every other week (pre-tax) Interested candidates should attach a cover letter and resume addressed to Sam Frank, Director of Athletics by Friday, July 19, 2024.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform key program planning functions for assigned team or teams, in conjunction with

the mission and culture of Mount St. Mary Academy and in consultation with the Director

of Athletics.

• Serve as a professional educator for all student-athletes, encouraging individuals as well

as team goal setting, acknowledging individual challenges and achievements,

encouraging academic achievement and positive social interactions at all times.

• Carry out various team development tasks, including: generating on-campus

participants, conditioning of athletes, monitoring academic and personal development.

• Plan and carry out team practice sessions, coach team during contests, modeling good

sportsmanship and positive social interactions at all times.

• Prepare facilities for practices and home contests and arrange travel for away games.

• Participate in various athletic and school promotional and fundraising efforts.

• Observe safety requirements. Report safety issues to supervisor or security.

• Possess the demeanor to deal effectively with students, parents, and other high school

coaches.

• Work collaboratively with other campus units (e.g. Budget/Finance, Event Services,

Admissions, Student Life, and Development)

Professional Expectations:

• Be in compliance with the Diocese of Buffalo and “Protecting God’s Children” modules and all employment training required by the Academy

• Demonstrated excellence with interpersonal communications (written and oral) skills and

the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is necessary.

• Attention to detail and accuracy; customer service oriented and able to establish and

maintain positive working relationships with high school staff, fellow coaches and

campus and external entities.

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment with a positive attitude.

• Uphold the Mission of Mount St. Mary Academy (see below)

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years high school coaching experience is preferred or a combination of education

and playing experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Certifications appropriate to the relevant sport, division, or other regulating agency.

• Basic knowledge and skills related to high school athletic programs, with demonstrated

skills in assigned team sports.

Mount St. Mary Academy Mission:

Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic, private, college preparatory school for young women. Within a nurturing and academically challenging and inclusive environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person’s gifts and potential. Guided by our Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel values, we empower scholars to be leaders dedicated to lifelong learning, moral integrity, social justice, and service to and inclusion of others.

Mount St. Mary Academy Philsophy:

Mount St. Mary Academy continues the educational and spiritual vision of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, who, “in simplicity and joy have offered all to God.”

Recognizing each young woman’s strengths and potential for growth, Mount St. Mary offers a varied curriculum that effectively encourages her to succeed. Students are challenged to be stewards of their individual gifts, using them to understand people of varied backgrounds and participate in service to the community. Through academic and extracurricular programs, students explore their own identities and values, enhance their moral decision-making skills, and begin to establish themselves as responsible members of the global community. Young women graduate from Mount St. Mary having developed critical and abstract thinking skills and the ability to express ideas in a coherent and literate manner.

In an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, we support each other in times of celebration as well as sadness. Mount St. Mary’s faculty and staff work closely with our families to nurture students emotionally, academically, and spiritually, and prepare them to seek solutions to life’s problems in the light of Christ’s teachings.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $700.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• After school
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $700