What are the responsibilities and job description for the Softball Coach position at Asheville City Schools?
Job Title: Softball Coach
Location: Asheville Middle School
Contact: Blair.Johnston@acsgmail.net
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.
