Varsity Softball Head Coach

Overview

Title:

Head Coach

Status:
Exempt Employee

Reports to:

Athletic Director

General Description:

The Head Coach is responsible for directing and developing the total secondary school program for his/her assigned sport, including varsity and non-varsity levels. The Head Coach works under the supervision of the Athletic Director and the High School Principal (or designee).

Spiritual

• Has received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard in faith and daily living.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church which has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Shows by example the importance of studying God’s word, memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
• Has the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
• Supports schools’ mission, vision and core values.

Knowledge and Experience

• While it is preferable that a head coach be a member of the Grace Cascade Christian Schools staff, a member of the community may be selected who meets the professional and spiritual qualification for the job.
• Possesses expertise in the specific sport.
• Is capable and able teacher of the sport.
• Knows and practices effective game strategy.
• Motivates and cultivates the best in his/her players.
• Provides positive leadership.
• Consistently exhibits a positive attitude toward life and toward people.
• Maintains a positive attitude in discipline and team structure.
• Is a positive example in appearance, posture, language, etc.
• Presents a positive representation of the sport to students, parents, and the community.
• Is experienced both in playing and coaching the assigned sport.
• Is self-motivated and well organized.
• Works successfully with students and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Welcomes counsel and criticism.
• Communicates effectively with television, radio, and print media.
• Maintains active certification through the NFHS Coaches Certification Program.
• Possesses and maintains a current First Aid Card, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Participates in annual trainings regarding concussion management and Mandatory Reporting of Abuse and Neglect (per ORS 419B.010).

Spiritual Leadership

• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every activity.
• Models in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus.
• Incorporates prayer time into classroom as appropriate.
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and supports their growth in Christian faith.
• Follows the pattern of problem-solving described in Matthew 18:15-35 in resolving conflicts involving students, parents, administration and staff.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Provides over-all supervision of the total secondary program for his/her sport.
• Selects and recommends candidates for assistant coach position(s) in collaboration with the Athletic Director.
• Determines the assignments/duties of assistant coaches working in his/her sport.
• Supervises any assistant coaches for his/her sport and participates with the Athletic Director in the evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Communicates regularly with Athletic Director concerning parent, student and staff concerns.
• Selects players to comprise team for his/her sport.
• Confirms that each player has had physical exam and adequate insurance coverage as specified by the Oregon Student Activities Association (OSAA).
• Is responsible for the actions, conduct and dress of his/her team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Ensures adequate supervision of all participants to and from a practice or activity (until all have left the campus for home).
• Can transport students, when appropriate.
• Takes appropriate measures to make sure that the team play areas, shower and locker rooms are clean and safe for participation and left in good order after use.
• Maintains self-control in practice and in games.
• Maintains team and individual discipline and demonstrates…