Softball--Head Middle School Coach; Varsity​/8th Grade

Softball—Head Coach Varsity (8th Grade) MS Overview

Head Coach for Softball Varsity (8th Grade) at the middle school level. Responsibilities and qualifications are listed below.

• Team equipment and supplies
• Team transportation and scheduling needs
• Team practices and competitions
• Program development and school-community relations

• Consult with the Athletic Director in matters involving athletic procedures
• Secure permission from the Athletic Director to begin practice
• Secure all pertinent data on each student who is participating in a sport before practice begins
• Be responsible for the proper use, care and marking of all equipment used in each sport
• Inventory all equipment and submit data to the Athletic Director as requested
• Request equipment needed from the Athletic Director
• Assist the Athletic Director in making schedules
• Be responsible to see that all team members have left the building before leaving the building
• Check condition and cleanliness of the locker room
• Report immediately any condition that needs cooperative action to the Athletic Director
• Instruct athletes concerning the insurance program and the procedures to follow in reporting the need for insurance services
• Make transportation needs known on Wednesday for the next week to the Athletic Director
• Be familiar with the extra-curricular transportation schedule; make plans so that there will be a minimum change in the schedule
• Be responsible to see that all athletes conform to the transportation policy
• Certify to the Athletic Director those athletes who are to receive awards
• Submit requests for transportation money, meals, etc., at least seven (7) days prior to the need to the Athletic Director and then to the principal for approval
• Stress those qualities of conduct and sportsmanship that should be a part of the scholar-athlete
• Request, in conjunction with the Athletic Director, competent medical services for injured team members as needed
• Teach the techniques and skills of the sport
• Ensure the safety and welfare of participants at all times
• Gain the respect and cooperation of the members of the team
• Provide each student with the motivation and skill necessary to achieve his potential
• Conduct themselves in a professional, ethical and sportsman-like manner at all times
• Provide proper supervision of team members at all times
• Effectively utilize their assistants
• Provide each assistant with a written list of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Assure such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal

• Head coaches for athletic teams shall be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director and Building Principal.
• Head coaches for athletic teams shall be appointed annually.

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the sport(s) involved
• Prior coaching experience in the sport(s) involved preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students
• Pennsylvania certification in a related subject or special area preferred
• School district employee or district resident preferred
• Maintain up-to-date certificate in CPR