What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Softball Coach High School position at Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools?
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF JOB: Athletic Coach
QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible for a fulltime teaching position at Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools.
Have at least five years coaching experience.
Hold certification through NFHS, which includes:
1. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
2. First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches
3. Sport Specific (courses) Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Softball, etc.
4. Concussions in Sports
5. Sportsmanship
6. Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment
7. A Guide to Heat Acclimatization
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal
JOB GOAL: To develop and implement an exemplary program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student athlete.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional:
- Comply with school site and school board policies and regulations.
- Comply with school and NMAA League policies and regulations.
- Work cooperatively with all staff.
- Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
- Demonstrate professional growth.
- Be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
- Be responsible for the district program 7th – 12th grade.
- Evaluate assistant coaches.
- Accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community.
- Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities.
- Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for student athletes.
- Assume other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Superintendent.
Interpersonal:
- Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student athletes, the school and community.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning.
- Demonstrate an interest in student athletes and the overall athletic program.
- Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
- Create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance.
- Refrain from foul or inappropriate language while dealing with students, parents and staff.
Instructional Performance:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the area being coached.
- Demonstrate the ability to adjust instruction of strategy and fundamentals to student athletes’ needs and interests.
- Maintain an organized program based on effective long range goals.
- Exhibit evidence of effective planning and organization.
- Utilize a variety of appropriate strategies and resources.
- Communicate fundamental coaching expectations and the importance to students.
- Utilize appropriate and varied coaching techniques and learning activities.
- Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate staff.
- Maintain discipline appropriate to a learning situation.
- Use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.
Reviewed August 2020
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $6,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sports Coaches & Instructors: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
