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    Softball Head Coach High School - Chesterton, United States - Duneland School Corporation

    Duneland School Corporation
    Duneland School Corporation Chesterton, United States

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    Description
    Position Type:
    Athletics/Activities/Coaching

    Date Posted:
    4/16/2024

    Location:
    Chesterton High School

    Date Available:
    Sc Yr

    Closing Date:
    when filled Please be sure to view the attached vacancy flyer that contains an outline of our softball program and what we are looking for in a successor.

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:
    Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Essential - High School Varsity or Collegiate - level experience as an athlete or coach. Head Coaching experience preferred.
    2. Education - Bachelor's Degree. Preference will be given to qualified Duneland School Corporation licensed teachers.
    3. Criminal Background Check - A national, state and local criminal records and sex-offender registry check must be obtained and on file prior to and contact with Duneland students.
    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
    2. Assesses student's skills and assigns team positions.
    3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both
    individual and team development.
    4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
    5. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
    6. Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations,
    equipment, and techniques of the sport.
    7. Observes students, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual
    or team improvement.
    8. Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
    9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of
    athletes at all times.
    10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility
    requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic
    standard.
    11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
    12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of
    their student.
    13. Follows National Federation, IHSAA, Duneland Athletic Conference, Duneland School
    Corporation, Chesterton High School regulations governing the athletic program.
    14. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students,
    officials, and spectators.
    15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news
    media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
    16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of
    equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
    17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of
    award winners at the end of the season.
    18. Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep
    assemblies.
    19. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment
    inventory, and other related records.
    20. Do not leave the athletic premises until all athletes have gone home or been picked up by
    their parents. At not time are coaches to give rides to athletes UNLESS an emergency
    exists.
    21. Coaches are subject to being evaluated by the athletic director and or administration.
    22. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
    23. Coordinates an appropriate feeder system that focuses on development, promotion, and retention for the program.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
    1. Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics
    2. Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
    3. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
    4. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
    5. Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
    6. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes of the normal day and expectations
    7. Proficiency in the use of all technology for the sport and record keeping (i.e. computers, copiers, etc.)
    8. Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn required instructional software, ( i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs)
    9. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
    10. Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors. Duties may be performed away from school. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

    Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all sports related equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.

    Hours: There are regular after school, evening and weekend activities hours. In season, preseason and post season activities are required and expected.

    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

    All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at

    The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background

    Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.

    Attachment(s):
    • Head Coach Flyer


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