Varsity Fastpitch Head Coach

Summary

Description

Job Description for ISD #316 Coaches
 
Title:                            Varsity Fastpitch Head Coach
Supervised by:             Activities Director
Employment Status:    At Will Employment – No continuing contract rights from year to year
 
Job Summary
Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.  Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport, and to teach life-skills to the student athletes.
 
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
 
Minimum Qualifications 
Must meet licensing requirements by state and MSHSL. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.  Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sports.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.  Coaching experience is preferred.
 
Essential Duties
1. Must meet Minnesota Statute for all of Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) coaching education requirements.
2. Prepare philosophy, mission and vision statements for their program.
3. Communicate to parents and student athletes the expectation and guidelines for their program.
4. Prepare emergency action plans for their program.
5. Participate in formal game and practice observations as required by the Athletic Director (AD).
6. Complete a survey of players, staff and parents every 3 years.
7. Participate in an assessment with AD every 3 years.
8. Prepare a professional development plan every 3 years.
9. Hold organizational meetings for team prospects prior to the season.
10. Assesses player’s skills and assigns to a team and position.
11. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide individual and team development.
12. Works with the AD in scheduling facilities for practices and competition, and budget allotment.
13. Assigns duties to their assistant coaches.
14. Responsible for keeping accurate records for student-athletes; uniforms and equipment; and other reports required by the District.

Essential Duties continued
 
15. Turning in letter award winners five days after completion of season.
16. Teaches team the rules and regulations of the sport.
17. Follows MSHSL policies and NFHS regulations.
18. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for high school coaches (attached).
20. Work with the booster club in the raising of additional funds for program.
21. Set up a Student-Activities account with the main office at school.
22. Work with administrative assistant to set up transportation schedule.
23. Supervise all practices and game competitions.
 
 
 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors.  Duties may be performed away from school.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 
 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The junior varsity coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and/or Activities Director.  School District 316 reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.