Middle School Assistant Softball Coach

The middle school assistant softball coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the softball program at Lancaster Middle School. The assistant coach will also assist with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Assists the head softball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head softball coach.
• Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head softball coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head softball coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understand the fundamentals of the game of softball.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Have the ability to motivate players to reach their potential.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.