Head Coach - Softball

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Head Coach-High School

Reports to: School Athletic Director

Supervises: A staff of high school assistant coaches, mid school coaches, student-athletes

Work Site: Assigned school/program

Job Goal:

The Head Coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, integrity, sportsmanship and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of their sport as it pertains to the policies of New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).

General:

* Follows and upholds the policies and mission statement of Central Consolidated School District. Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local/state/federal laws and the NMAA.
* Foster among student-athletes, coaches and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest levels, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, family, and community. This job also requires the

head coach to assume a major role in the development of our youth as future leaders. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements.

* Emphasis on the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the program. Become actively involved with assisting team members with applications to post-high school programs; college, vocational training or the military.
* Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the program, and lead and supervise the assistance coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them.
* Demonstrate current knowledge of sports-specific strength and conditioning programs.

Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of NMAA regulations.

* Promote the program within the school and community.
* Central Consolidated School District reserves the right to extend the deadline and update qualification requirements without notice.
* Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the school athletic director.

Qualifications:

* Valid [state] teacher and coach certification.
* Employment as a teacher in school district preferred.
* Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
* Previous high school coaching experience required. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
* The head coach must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.
* Certification: Current first aid/ CPR card on file in the school athletic director's office is required.
* External candidate must have satisfactory background check. Non-refundable fee.
* Valid Driver's License.
* Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or assigned designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ensure that all coaches in the program are certified, licensed and cleared by CCSD Human Resources department.
* Ensures that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are

clearly communicated and followed.

* Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the program: inform school athletic director and participants of the final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
* Consult with the school athletic director and provide information regarding any off- season training programs (including scheduling dates for summer camps, coaches clinic schedule), rules for season (two-a-day practices, scrimmages, try-out schedule criteria, etc.).
* Works with the school athletic director in preparing practice and game or competition schedules. Submits athletic rosters to the school athletic director one week before the first game or competition, any changes to student-athlete information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards and the class of the student-athlete).
* Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and

manner.

* Insure that all athletes have valid sports physical examinations before they are allowed to practice.
* Ensure that proper forms (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current and that all student-athletes are academically eligible.
* Make sure that all athletes have baseline Impact Tests prior to first scrimmage.
* Hold informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season for all levels.
* Work directly with school certified athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student-athlete safety and injury prevention. Complete CCSD Accident report for any athlete injured within 24 hours, even if student-athlete does not see a physician.
* Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.
* Insures a certified coach is present at all team practices and games.
* Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updates inventories are adhered to.
* Adheres to all financial policies of CCSD in regard to collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
* Make recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
* Arrange and schedule bus transportation with school athletic director for athletic participants (athletes, team managers, and certified athletic trainer and/or student trainers).
* Head Coach will travel with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from competitions.
* Arranges hotel room reservations for all overnight events except State competitions.
* Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
* Supervises student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
* Checks and secures all office, locker rooms, storage room, outside doors, and all lights after

last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibility to an Assistant Coach).

* Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and student-athletes are explained and followed.
* Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times.
* Maintains Strong Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.

Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, and keeping emotions under control, and remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.

* Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team(s), fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Staff Responsibilities:

* Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.

Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program.

* Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
* Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end, analyzes staff

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

* Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
* Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the school athletic director.

Administrative Duties:

* Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
* Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
* Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical

examinations, parental consent and eligibility.

* Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment site.
* Knowledge of electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentation, and telecommunications.
* Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural change.
* Utilize and monitor RankOne Sport system for assigned sport.

Responsibilities of Students:

* Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
* Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
* By his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
* Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
* Completes reports of all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
* Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
* Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

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