West Bonner County School District
Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Employment as a teacher – preferred.
- Red Cross First-Aid/CPR Certification In Person or equivalent required.
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and/or ASEP Principles of Coaching required.
- NFHS Teaching & Modeling Behavior required.
- NFHS Online Concussion Course required.
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course/St. Luke's Concussion Course required.
- NFHS Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Course required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Softball, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
- Related experience as determined by the head coach and/or the Board.
- Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the sport and promote skill development.
- Possess good organizational skills.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise assigned teams and players, overseeing an assigned area of focus such as offense, defense, goalie, or transition game.
- Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and help supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions.
- Help organize practice schedules and game rosters.
- Assist the Head Coach in assigning positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play.
- Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
- Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
- Help track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players.
- Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities.
- Ensure that safety equipment is used correctly.
- Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district’s concussion policy.
- Help ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations.
- Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members.