HS JV1 Softball Assistant Coach

Assignment Title: HS JV1 Softball Assistant Coach

Reports to: HS Varsity Head Softball Coach, JV1 Head Softball Coach, & Activities Director

FLSA Status: Volunteer

District Status: Volunteer

Stipend for Volunteer: A $1870 nominal fee provided to Assignee in recognition of time dedicated to the District during the 2025 event season.

Volunteer Hours: Hours vary based on schedule developed by volunteer; may include hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Average weekly position will be 20 hours.

I. Assignment Summary:

Responsible for providing leadership support to the HS Softball program at the District. Provides the necessary practice, support, advice, and guidance for the Softball team to be successful against opposing teams in the Softball season. Conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Required to educate students through participation in Softball, which is designed to enhance academic achievement. Shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. Promote the entire co-curricular program of the District and direct the Softball program in harmony with the educational mission and values of the District.

II. Primary Duties and Essential Responsibilities of Assignment:

• Support a culture within the Softball program of commitment, dedication, discipline, strong work ethic, good sportsmanship, and team pride.
• Work with the varsity head coach and JV1 head coach in developing team strategy, and implementing program expectations and rules through all levels of the Softball program.
• Show appropriate respect and sportsmanship toward officials, parents, opposing coaches, visiting teams, fans, media, students, teachers and support staff.
• Promote academic excellence and strict adherence to the co-curricular code.
• Develop and implement practice plans that promote fundamental skill development and teach team strategy.
• Set a positive example for the students and inspire and assist them to improve as a student-athlete.
• Treat each student with the utmost respect and consider his or her welfare at all times.
• Required punctual attendance at every practice, match and team activity.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• With the assistance of the Head Coach and the District Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, implement a strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Assist in managing an equipment inventory, issuing and collecting equipment, uniforms, and supplies to athletes, and developing and managing a program budget.
• Complete required NFHS, CPR/AED, InsideOut, and other district required trainings.
• Master the rules and regulations of the sport of Softball and instruct and educate team members of the rules. Complete WIAA sport-specific rules test and pre-season rules videos annually.
• Encourage students to participate in more than one sport.
• Follow all policies and procedures in the SSD Coaches’ Handbook.
• Perform any other duties related to your position as needed or directed by the HS Varsity Head Softball Coach, JV1 Head Softball Coach, building principal or Activities Director.

III. Additional Responsibilities of Assignment:

• May be required to assist in holding tryouts for students, including evaluation of student skills and selection of membership to each level of the Softball program.
• Assist with enhancing sportsmanship by spectators by working closely with administrators and event managers, including respect for contest officials.
• Distribute and ensure compliance with eligibility forms, emergency contact information, concussion and injury forms and reports, and other related records.
• Follows established procedures in the event of a student injury.
• Participates in relevant special activities, such as parents’ night, banquets, awards nights, pep rallies, and assemblies.
• Attends prescribed in-service and/or training programs, as required by the District or as required for certification in assignment area.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Varsity Head Softball Coach or Activities Director.

IV. Supervisory Responsibilities or Supervision of Assignment

Responsible for direct supervision of students during all aspects of assignment, including practices, contests and other team activities, including time prior to and following such practices, contests and other team activities.

Receives direct supervision from the Varsity Head Softball Coach and JV1 Head Softball Coach who will spot check work for completeness, student success and development, compliance with District policies, and effective accomplishment of the assignment responsibilities.

V. Physical Demands and Work Environment for the Assignment

The physical requirements are those demands the assignee is expected to encounter in the performance of the essential functions of the assignment. The work conditions are representative of those an assignee encounters while performing the essential functions of this assignment.

While performing the duties of this assignment, the assignee is required to set hours for the Softball program, which may include volunteering in excess of 40 hours per week, volunteering nights, holidays, evenings, and weekends. The assignee is required to sit and talk or hear, and frequently required to walk, stand, or stoop; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The assignee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally engage in physical effort including lifting and/or moving in excess of 50 pounds. The assignee must be willing to travel with the HS Softball teams to different locations for matches or contests. Assignee may run the risk of injury due to instructing the practices and games and/or being present on the sidelines during practices and games.

VI. Minimum Qualifications of Assignment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport of Softball.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to express drills and strategies clearly and concisely, in such a way as to reach students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, other District employees and volunteers, opposing teams, and the public.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess (or be willing to complete within the first year) all WIAA required coaching certifications, a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and maintain minimum district insurance requirements. Complete and pass a background check as conducted by the District, provide verification of a physical examination and a negative TB test result prior to beginning employment with the District, as required by state statute. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid training are required. Drug testing and job training may be required.

The School District of Shawano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees/volunteers and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOCUMENTS THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF INCUMBENTS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR MODIFY THE RIGHT OF ANY SUPERVISOR TO ASSIGN, DIRECT, AND MONITOR THE WORK OF VOLUNTEERS UNDER SUPERVISION.

Assignment to this position does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the District and the coach. Assignment to this position is for the duration of the season only, and does not serve as a guarantee of assignment to the same position or any other position with the District for any succeeding season. This position description is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the position change.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $1,870.00 per year

Schedule:

• After school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,870