What are the responsibilities and job description for the Softball Coach position at The Strike Zone Baseball & Softball Academy?
Job Summary
The Strike Zone VT is home to the Fastpitch Fury Vermont travel softball organization!
The Fury 14U team is seeking to fill the head coach role for the upcoming 2025 summer travel season.
At Fastpitch Fury VT, we operate under four core values: discipline, resilience, teamwork, self-confidence. Fastpitch Fury VT provides young athletes a safe, positive, and supportive environment to hone athletic skills and abilities and evolve their mindset. The ideal candidate for this position has ample knowledge of the sport and a passion for empowering youth through sport and athletics.
Coach Responsibilities:
- Foster a team culture based on Fastpitch Fury VT’s core values of discipline, resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Manage team logistics, including scheduling practices and distributing game schedules.
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and tournament officials as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Previous coaching OR playing experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level.
- Strong knowledge of softball rules, techniques, and strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive team environment.
- Availability for weekend winter training practices January-March 2025
- Availability to attend weekday practices, weekend tournaments, and team events June-August 2025
Additional Requirements:
- Background check and clearance as required by USA Softball to be obtained upon hiring.
- Compliance with USA Softball and USA Safesport training principles. Training provided.
Join us in shaping the future of our athletes through dedication, skill development, and a love for the game!
To Apply: Send email inquiry to vtstrikezone@gmail.com AND fastpitchfuryvt@gmail.com
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $1,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,500