What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOFTBALL COACH (MS) position at Paul Huber Middle School?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overall strength and positive direction of program; provide for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement. Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.
DUTIES:
• Promote program within the District, community and media;
• Provide written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these
fairly among all participants;
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations,
procedures and policies;
• Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all
times on away trips;
• Plan and monitor organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm-ups and
instructions of fundamentals;
• Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible;
• Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor;
• Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures;
• Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students
and fund raising activities;
• Work as a team player with other coaches and the All-Sports Booster Club;
• Inventory of equipment and uniforms;
• Coordinate with Athletic Director to ensure appropriate arrangements for transportation,
lodging, meals, etc (if applicable) are made;
• Evaluate assistant coaches; and
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Preferred education, training and experience
• Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must hold current CPR/first aid certification;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a
positive image of District activity;
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents; and
• Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and
reasonable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.