Softball – Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach will work to carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. This job description intends to give sufficient guidance to function. A coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment in cases not explicitly covered. The Assistant Coach supervises athletes and the assigned team and assumes authority over all athletes in the program when supervision and leadership are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head Coach in scheduling and making travel arrangements when asked.
• Works with the Head Coach to prepare and adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Assists the Head Coach in complying with district and OSAA requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and academic/residence eligibility.
• Assists the Head Coach in providing proper safeguards for maintaining and protecting assigned equipment and facilities and teaching the planned safety program.
• Supervises the athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, or while traveling; provides guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Follows the program implemented by the Head Coach related to injuries, medical attention, and emergencies, and works cooperatively with the athletic trainer in injury, prevention, and the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians on respective teams.
• Determines discipline following State, District, and school guidelines, policies, and procedures. Teaches athletes rules and procedures concerning due process when enforcing discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is dropped or ineligible for team rule infractions.

Qualifications:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies endorsed by the Medford School District Board of Education and is responsible for its compliance.
• Knows Oregon School Activities Association rules and regulations and Southern Oregon Conference Guidelines; implements those consistently and is responsible for compliance.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers to all requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
• Works to increase morale and cooperation within the school's athletic program.
• Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans and implements a program of instruction in safe practices.