What are the responsibilities and job description for the Softball Head Coach-West Bristol K-8 School position at Bristol Public Schools?
Position Type :
Athletics / Activities / Coach
Date Posted : 1 / 14 / 2025
Location : West Bristol School
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Open till Filled
POSITION : Softball Head Coach - West Bristol K-8 School
POSITION TITLE : HEAD COACH
REPORTS TO : BUILDING PRINCIPAL / SUPERVISOR OF ATHLETICS
SUMMARY : To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- Maintains accurate statistics, records and results of the season.
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
- Enforces criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
- Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
- Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
- Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
- Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.
- Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
NOTE : Coaches must meet certification requirements set by the State of Connecticut.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet the expectations listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EXPECTATIONS :
Staff assigned to these positions is expected to perform their duties with the following expectations in mind :
START DATE : March 1, 2025
SALARY : Appropriate placement on the negotiated teachers A-2 schedule.
APPLICATION : Internal applicants can fill out an internal application by January 16, 2025. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com / bristol / onlineapp.
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