High School Assistant Coach – Softball – 24/25 SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking an energetic Assistant Athletic Coach to develop a competitive and representative team in the sport to which they are assigned. In doing so, our Coaches emphasize developmental ideals of teamwork, leadership, character, athletic skills, and wholesome attitudes amongst teammates and sport participants.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in maintaining high academic standards for all student-athletes.
• Works cooperatively with the Head Athletic Coach(es) in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Serves as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
• Engages and directs the team at all varsity events to be present at as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible; supports the supervision of athletes at invitational meets or postseason competitions.
• Manages the inventory of sports equipment and care of supplies; recommends new or replacement equipment when necessary.
• Supports the organization of a system for encouraging students to try out for his/her team and to develop and recruit equipment manager(s), scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc., for all teams.
• Ensures that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Collects and maintains file records, statistics, new items, and photographs for all the athletic teams under his/her supervision.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of coaching experience in the sport assigned.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to enroll and successful complete a CPR and First Aid training course.