What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Softball Assistant Coach (SMART, Fall 2022) position at STRIVE Prep?
Position: High School Softball Assistant Coach
Reports to: Head Coach
Location: STRIVE Prep - SMART High School (Denver, CO)
Monthly Commitment: minimum of 3 after-school meetings per month
Compensation Details: $3,155 paid in 1 installment(s) of $3,155 in October 2022
Duration of Position: August to potentially the end of October 2022
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here.
We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator.
Job Summary: The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in implementing philosophy and procedures for the program.
Qualifications:
- Experience preferred, demonstrable understanding of the sport seeking to coach.
- STRIVE Prep employee preferred, but not required
- Strong Communication skills
- Registered with CHSAA and all required paperwork complete
Performance Responsibilities:
- Accept and implement co-curricular philosophy of the school.
- Follow program norms, policy, and expectations for players and families.
- Direct assigned lower level teams within the program in accordance with program philosophy.
- Attend and assist during preseason parent meetings.
- Follows the rules and regulations of the school and league of participation.
- Attends mandatory preseason rules meetings.
- Time sensitive communication with the Athletic Department as needed.
- Utilize provided development opportunities provided by the Athletic Department.
- Support with scheduled team sessions.
- Supervise and be responsible for the inventory associated with your program (i.e. equipment, jerseys, etc.)
- Maintains appropriate supervision of the program at all times including, but not limited to, locker rooms, practices, events, and bus rides.
- Assures that the squad reflects proper conduct and sportsmanship at all times.
- Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct.
- Any ad hoc duties determined by the Head Coach or Athletic Director based on program needs.
Evaluation will be ongoing throughout the season by the Athletic Director.