Head Coach - Softball - Delaware Schools Consortium : Job Details

Position Type: Athletics/ Extracurricular/AthleticsDate Posted: 12/17/2024Location: Chipman (W.T.) Middle SchoolDate Available: Spring 2025Closing Date: 01/10/2025District: Lake Forest School DistrictTITLE: Athletic Coach, Head QUALIFICATIONS: Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired, but not required. REPORTS TO: Athletic Director in consultation with school principal. JOB GOAL: To help translate sports participation into meaningful learning experiences for each individual athlete through mentoring the skills necessary for achievement, demonstrating sports-man-like conduct, and ensuring safe behaviors. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.

Plans and schedules a regular program of practice (in season).

Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.

Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

Maintains attendance, insurance, and other records.

Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.

Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.

Performs and enforces disciplined, sportsmanship, and safe behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.

Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.

Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director that relate to this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employed for the duration of the sport's season and per terms of the master agreement. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be reviewed seasonally/annually by the athletic director in consultation with the building principal. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.

Satisfactory child protection registry check.

Mandatory direct deposit of pay.

Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels. LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources Office 5423 Killens Pond Road Felton, DE 19943 www.lf.k12.de.us Phone: 302.###.#### - Fax: 302.###.#### The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: (302)###-####.