Head Middle School Coach- Softball (2021-2022)

Company: Jackson-Madison County School System
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Jackson Madison County School System

Deadline: Until Filled

TITLE: Head Coach

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Assistant Coaches (if applicable)

TERM: 10 months

JOB GOAL: To coach student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic competitions and life, while also motivating student athletes to develop an appreciation of teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee teaching license ACTIVE

Three to five years of successful coaching head and/or assistant experience

Effective leadership, decision-making and verbal/written communication skills

Displays interpersonal skills and professionalism

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

EVALULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and games
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine needs for individual or team improvement
• Determines game strategy
• Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and always provides proper supervision of athletes
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student
• Follows all state, district, and regional regulations governing the athletic program
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Acts as the team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with booster clubs, service clubs, community groups, and other organizations
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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