Head Varsity Softball Coach

The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for fulfilling the mission of FPD, “to educate and equip students to change the world for God’s glory” on the athletic field by helping each student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The following are expectations of the head coach in the stated sport.

Duties:

• Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization and administration of the sport under his/her direction.
• Serves in a leadership capacity to the student athletes and families in the program.
• Oversees the high school, JV, and middle school program in his/her sport.
• Adheres to the policies of FPD employee’s handbooks and GIAA guidelines for the sport.
• Maintains competency in rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Must compete all State Association and FPD required courses; must ensure that all staff has done the same prior to the beginning of the season.
• Schedules all games for teams in sports working to maximize home games, travel to a minimum, and limited early dismissals.
• Works cooperatively with the FPD administration to ensure the athlete is a student first and fulfills their responsibilities in the classroom.

Requirements:

• Playing and/or coaching experience at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
• State teacher certification preferred but not required.
• Must meet all rules and professional certifications as needed for the job.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations, opponents, staff, parents, and students.
• Growing Christian with a credible profession of faith and involvement in an evangelical church.