Softball Coach

Description: Looking to fill a position for a Middle School Softball Coach

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Any teacher/coach must possess the ability to perform these essential job functions and typical duties:

• Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the school;

• Create, plan, and teach fundamentals of the sport to a diverse student population;

• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community, while enthusiastically demonstrating and modeling good sportsmanship;

• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children;

• Commitment to develop and condition student athletes, in and out of season per ACS & NCDPI regulations,

• Ability to build and maintain an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect;

• Ability to work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff;

• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices;

• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

ADDITIONAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend periodic athletic department meetings;

• Engage student athletes in academic mentoring;

• Available to student athletes 30 minutes before and after practices and events

• Supervise student athletes until they are picked up by guardian after any practice, game, or team activity;

• Assist Athletic Director and other staff with event set up and clean up.

Qualifications: High school (or higher level) playing or coaching experience, excellent communication and organization skills and willingness to join affiliated coaching association

Working Conditions:

At Asheville Middle School, we prepare students for a lifetime of success. This begins with a challenging curriculum and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Our goal is not simply to prepare students to enter college; we equip them to achieve success once they get there. And, because life is filled with challenges beyond the classroom, we build up a foundation of strong moral character.