Assistant Softball Coach

Job Goal:

Provide responsible assistance to develop and maintain a high quality softball program that is consistent with the mission statement of the Gladstone athletic department.

Qualifications:

• Prior successful coaching experience desirable.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and moral character.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to work positively with parents, staff and students.
• Follows District and OSAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to assist in the organization of large groups and fundraising efforts.
• Must be able to attain ASEP certification.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including [communities of color], in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.

Essential Functions:

• Be in regular attendance and punctual at all contests and practice sessions.
• Assist head coach in making systematic issuance of equipment.
• Assume supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned and maintain security of locker room area.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
• Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to teammates, opponents, officials and spectators.
• Assist in teaching the fundamentals of your sport in a manner so that all athletes can learn and improve.
• Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
• Conduct self and team in an ethical manner during contests and practice sessions.
• Share your philosophy and expectations clearly to your players, parents and the community.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities.