Anticipated: 8th Grade Softball Head Coach - TMS​/SMS

Position Criteria:

• Certified Coaching Endorsement or Authorization
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices, and be a role model to students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Formulate objectives for the sport season as it would pertain to player personnel and assistant coaching responsibilities
• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques by attending clinics and workshops, reading in the field and encouraging assistant coaches to do the same
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport and changes which occur
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment
• Assist athletic director with proper registration of all athletes at beginning of the season
• Collect necessary fees
• Assist athletic director in compiling eligibility lists and other reports
• Arrange for systematic issuance of school equipment
• Make sure all athletes have physicals
• Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner
• See that facility regulations are understood and enforced
• Conduct oneself and teams in an ethical manner during practice and in contests
• Report outcomes of contests to the media
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the district regarding school bus transportation
• Directly supervise, or designate a supervisor, of all dressing rooms and lock up facilities at the close of each practice or contest
• Accompany the varsity team to all interscholastic away activities and the first in attendance at home events
• Designate one or more assistant coaches to be responsible for the junior varsity teams
• Recommend those student athletes who have fulfilled requirements for athletic letters, certificates or special awards
• Recommend additions and/or improvements for the care and maintenance of facilities
• Work cooperatively with athletic director in recommendations for upcoming contest schedules
• Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and submit a copy to the athletic director