Middle School Softball Coach Job ID 893

Girls Softball Coach-Middle School
 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The job of a coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations: on it

• Providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program. 

• Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents the Bedford Public Schools in a well respected manner. 

• Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous coaching or playing experience in assigned sport is desired 

• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport 

• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions 

REPORTS TO: 

• The head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bedford School Committee and is responsible for its implementation. 

• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels. 

• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program. 

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS: 

• Demonstrates the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship

• Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct. 

• Present at all practices, games and while traveling. 

• Provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. 

• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. 

• Understands the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 

• Directs student managers, student assistants and statisticians. 

• Determines discipline in accordance with school and department policies, helps delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents. 

• Fosters a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community. 

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES: 

• Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. 

• Arranges for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same. 

• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program. 

• Monitors the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter. 

• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. 

• Examines the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. 

• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. 

• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty. 

• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. 

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. 

• Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students. 

• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director) 

• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy. 

• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. 

• Attends all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach. 

• Models sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. 

• Arrives 15 minutes before practice, contests (30)  and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions. 

• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent. 

• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with the head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents. 

• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left. 

• Performs other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach. 

• Participates in mid year/ end of year meetings with individual players