Assistant Softball Coach

Jacobs High School is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of an assistant softball coach with a strong knowledge of high school softball and a focus on student-athletic achievement. Must be able to coach at all levels within the program, able to coach various areas within the program, organized, flexible, able to take direction from the head coach and/or direct supervisor, and able to work and communicate with parents and the Booster Club.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous high school softball coaching experience is required.
• Must be able to coach at all levels within the program, able to coach various areas within the program, organized, flexible, able to take direction from the head coach and/or direct supervisor, and able to work with parents and the Booster Club.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance, improve, and maximize students’ athletic skills required to compete at a high level.
• Support student-athlete's strength and speed training, fundraising, organization of equipment, and other tasks as directed to maximize student achievement and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Organizes and oversees specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Communicates with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director to secure facilities to ensure a safe practice/competition environment for students.
• Supports the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals, and proper conditioning communicated by the head coach.
• Communicates and plan with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies to ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
• Coordinates with the head coach and Athletic Director all in-season practices.
• Assures that all student participants at his/her program level are in compliance with D300 and IHSA requirements including current athletic physical, Code of Conduct, fees paid, and is academically eligible, prior to practice, tryout, and competition.