What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach - Head Softball position at Joplin R 8 School District?
Position: Head High School Softball Coach 2025-2026 School Year
Term: Supplemental Position
Location: Joplin High School
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Athletic Director
Code: 002.1421.6131.1050.01483.1.000
Job Number: 1503
Joplin Schools is accepting applications for the position of Joplin High School Head Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be an energetic individual that enjoys working with high school age students and has the ability to teach those students the skills needed to succeed in softball. In addition, previous successful softball coaching experience is preferred.
General Expectations:
- Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
- Supports the value of education.
- Complies with the privacy rights of students.
- Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
- Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
- Reacts to change productively.
- Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
- Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
- Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.
Supervisory Duties
Supervise students at all times
Attendance
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conditions and Environment
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
