Assistant Middle School Softball Coach

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Responsible to: Principal

Head Coach

Athletic Director

Qualifications:

• Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport

governing association.

• Relevant coaching experience preferred
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follows all school rules and system policies
• Serves as head coach designee in absence of head coach
• Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA

handbook

• Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
• Maintains professionalism on and off the field
• Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all

requests or grievances through proper channels

• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
• Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity,

self-discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship

• Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
• Assists Head Coach in working with the media to develop a positive relationship
• Assists Head Coach in working with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
• Assists Head Coach in making preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective

program

• Promotes the proper use and care of school property
• Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season
• Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR

training, etc.)

• Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps parents and students

understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic

eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules,

requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)

• Assists Head Coach in organizing team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of the

selection process

• Assists Head Coach in organizing and carrying out a practice schedule

• Assists Head Coach in development of off-season activities (e.g., summer trainings,

clinics, etc.)

• Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that

medical authorization forms are on file and readily available. Promptly

documents all injuries that require attention

• Participates in student recognition programs
• Rides on bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
• Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields,

and practice areas

• Assists Head Coach in assigning and keeping track of athletic equipment issued to

students and staff, and helps to maintain inventory of all new and used equipment

• Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
• Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students

unsupervised

• Works closely with the athletic boosters association
• Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels

General Requirements:

• Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance

with School Board priorities

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest

standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission

Statements

• Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of

confidential student and staff information

4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned