Softball Head Coach – 7th Grade

Qualifications:

• State of Ohio certificate/license (preferred).
• Coaching and administrative abilities.
• Required attendance at a sports medicine credit inservice (3 and/or 6 hours).
• Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes.
• Organizational skills/resources to enhance the program.
• Able to get along with other coaches.
• Knowledge of sport with emphasis on fundamentals.
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
• Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities.
• Ability to make minor repairs on equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Encourage students to participate in the program and select players, managers, etc.
• Account for the condition, inventory, distribution, and procurement of all equipment, including medical supplies.
• Account for assignment of lockers and the condition of the locker room.
• Assist as needed with physical examinations for all players.
• Set strategy for games, prepare playbook and prepare statistics.
• Assist with selection of assistant coaches and evaluate them.
• Set up scouting schedules as needed.
• Account for the collection of all fees.
• Instruct and assist players in the care and prevention of injuries.
• .Report any injuries to athletic director to ensure proper paperwork is completed