What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Coach - Girls Softball for Spring 2025 position at Ridgefield Academy?
Ridgefield Academy is an independent coeducational day school serving grades PreK-8. We are seeking a softball coach for our Middle School sports program for grades 6-8. This position is for the spring season beginning on March 24, 2025 and ending on May 29, 2025.
Responsibilities Include:
- Help organize and run practices to help improve athlete’s fundamental skills, form and stamina
- Maintain rosters and team records
- Mentor players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game
- Assist in coaching games and motivate student-athletes consistent with the school’s athletic philosophy
- Ride on bus to and from games
- Assure parents sign out child when leaving from a game
- Fill in for Head Coach when needed
- Be aware of safety conditions
- Adhere to the school’s mission and abide by the coaching handbook
- Communicate as needed with the Athletic Director
Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years prior experience coaching softball
- Must be punctual and proactive in coaching and leading a sport’s team
- Must provide three professional references and pass a background check Must have a High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree a plus
The coaching commitment is typically Monday through Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. Games are usually every week and are typically scheduled from 3:45pm to 5:00pm, not including travel time back to campus from games away. There are no weekend commitments.
This is a stipend position based on experience. The pay range is $1,800-$2,500 which is issued in two installments throughout the season.
Interested candidates please send your resume to Beth MacInnes, Athletic Director at bmacinnes@ridgefieldacademy.org.
For more information on Ridgefield Academy, please visit our website at www.ridgefieldacademy.org
Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $1,800 - $2,500
