Head Softball Coach – Junior High

JOB GOAL:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training  necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same  time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially  acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of  accomplishment in the student athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
  and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to
  the field.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through
  his/her instructions and actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs  conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according  to local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff  effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.