Middle School Assistant Softball Coach - Folcroft, Pennsylvania

Southeast Delco School District · Middle School Assistant Softball Coach · District Wide · Supplemental Contract School Year · Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Teach and train players on fundamental softball skills such as running, fielding, hitting, throwing, etc. · Schedu ...

Job description

Southeast Delco School District

Middle School Assistant Softball Coach

District Wide

Supplemental Contract School Year

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach and train players on fundamental softball skills such as running, fielding, hitting, throwing, etc.
• Schedules and attends practices.
• Makes sure each athlete is cleared from the athletic office to participate in practices and games.
• Work cooperatively with other head athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Assistant Coach in preparation of schedules for the team.
• Recommend to the Athletic Director the type of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the softball program. Assist the Assistant Coach with the inventory and care of equipment.
• Engage with the parents of the members of the softball team in a positive and constructive manner.
• Understands the signs and symptoms of injuries such as a concussion and removes players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of injury.
• Encourages student athletes to set and maintain high standards of behavior on the field and off.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff and team meetings.
• Supervise and collaborate with any potential volunteers.
• The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstration of current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for softball.
• Assist with the organization and development of the middle school softball program.
• Must be team-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about sports.
• Prior coaching experience desired.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Completion of the following three clearances: PA State Police Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check.
• Completion of PIAA safety and compliance trainings.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• The individual must demonstrate the ability to communicate, organize and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
• The individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.
• The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate grouppresentation skills.
• The individual must display openness to others' views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support Southeast Delco School District's values and goals.
• The individual must follow all District policies and procedures.
• The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
• The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
• The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.

Safety Regulations:

• Must report all student concerns, injuries, and incidents to the Athletic Department immediately. Anyone who knows of any action, inaction, or misconduct are required to file a report with the Athletic Department and shall report such misconduct to his or her school administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise any volunteers associated with the team.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of lighting and weather conditions, including but not limited to: heat, sun, rain, snow and ice.

Compensation:

• units for the completion of the whole spring season. 1 Unit= $96.00. This position is evaluated on a yearly basis. Evaluations are based on the development of players and the team's overall skillset.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee