HS Varsity Softball Coach
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Position Type: Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted: 9/20/2024Location: Clatskanie Mid/High SchoolSoftball Varsity Head Coach- Spring 2025 Job Title: Certified Stipend Position - Head Coach Reports To: Building Administrator Classification: Certified FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit: CEA Stipend Depends on Experience: $4453-$6186GENERAL DUTIES Support the Clatskanie School District athletic objective, policy of interscholastic athletics, and Clatskanie School District Athletic Code. The District believes that extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life. All students, regardless of their ability, should take part if possible to be able to grow physically, intellectually, and socially through participation. Coaches organize and conduct athletic programs to meet the needs of the school district and their participants. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and student supervision

Coaching experience preferred. NFHS coach certification required according to OSAA rules

Ability to effectively work and communicate in verbal and written modes with student/athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and other school staff

Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school and District procedures and policies

Must have current CPR/First Aid certification

Must have current OSAA required certifications and Training courses for Oregon High School Coaches

Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons

The ability to work harmoniously with others

Successfully pass background checks

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Coach is expected to exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times while employed by the Clatskanie School District

Be a positive role model in the school and community

Cultivate a program culture that demands respect between participants

Actively recruit students within the school to participate in the program

Collaborate with and follow direction of the Athletic Director

Organize the specific athletic program so that it is consistent with the District and Oregon School Activities Association goals and objectives for student-athletes

Support the academic achievement of student-athletes

Direct a successful Grade 9-12 athletic program and oversee programs (youth and middle school) below the high school level

Actively participate in and support the youth program that feeds the high school program

Organize, schedule, and conduct practice sessions designed to develop the program in a quality fashion as well as to provide for the welfare of the athletes

Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of student/athletes including, but not limited to, games, practice, locker room, and transportation

Meet with the players and parents prior to or at the beginning of the season. The coaches will explain the program, the risks involved in participating in the sport, the expectations of the student-athletes, and what the parents and athletes can expect from the athletic program. A two-way communication of needs with coaches and parents/students is to be emphasized. Proper player, coach, parent, and fan sportsmanship is to be emphasized

Maintain a thorough knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundamentals, game strategy, and the rules of the sport

Work in cooperation with the Athletic Director to arrange for transportation and finances for contests/games. The Head Coach will develop an appropriate itinerary for contests/games

Be accountable for expenditures and fund-raising in accordance with established school District procedures and written approval of the athletic director and/or principal. Insure that lost equipment is paid for by the player to who it was issued at a cost equal to the replacement value

Prepare, justify, and submit proposed budgetary requirements for the assigned sport to the building Athletic Director. Operate within the current fiscal budget allowances for the sport

Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection of District equipment and supplies

Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, athletes, parents, and assistant coaches throughout the program

Hire assistant coaches using the support of the Athletic Director and while meeting District standards and procedures for hiring

Collaborate with other District coaches to schedule opportunities for participants to access multiple activities/sports

Encourage participants to go out for other sports and activities as they desire

Attend all meetings as required by the Athletic Director, Assistant Principal or league leadership

Assume responsibility for the conduct and performance of program assistant coaches

Report any behavior that endangers the physical, emotional or mental safety of anyone in the program to the Athletic Director within 24 hours

Prepare, justify, and submit proposed budgetary requirements for the assigned sport to the building Athletic Director. Operate within the current fiscal budget allowances for the sport

Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection of District equipment and supplies. Insure that lost equipment is paid for by the player to who it was issued at a cost equal to the replacement value

Submit the following to the high school Principal and Athletic Director

The system that will be used to determine the team members

A team roster as soon as the team is determined and revised as necessary throughout the season. The roster should include the following items, where necessary; name, number, height, weight, position, grade, etc.

A season summary report within 30-days following the completion of a season that includes, but is not limited to the following:

Last current team-roster along with a list of students who tried out in the program, if applicable

Student-athletes earning varsity letters

List of program inventory items (gear, supplies, uniforms, etc.) and location

Names of coaches and volunteers working with the program at the beginning of each season

Recruit and take part in the hiring process for assistant coaches in their respective program and assist in the evaluation of assistant coaches

Practice professional conduct during events and practices. Exemplify high standards of personal conduct and habits

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESIn 4-hour workday, this job requires: R - Rarely (Less than .25 hr per day) O - Occasionally (.25 - 1.25 hrs per day) F - Frequently (1.25 - 2.75 hrs per day) C - Continually (2.25 - 4.0 hrs per day) NA - Not ApplicablePhysical RequirementsNAROFCSittingXStationary StandingXWalking (level surface)XWalking (uneven surface)XCrawlingXCrouching (bend at knees)XStooping (bend at waist)XTwisting (knees/waist/neck)XTurn/pivotXClimbing (stairs)XClimbing (ladder)XReaching overheadXReaching extensionXRepetitive use armsXRepetitive use wristsXRepetitive use hands graspingXRepetitive use hands squeezingXFine manipulationXUsing foot controlX*Pushing/Pulling Maximum weight: 40 lbs.X*Lifting/Carrying Maximum weight: 40 lbs.X*Identify items typically moved :Equipment WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds

Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting

Have regular and punctual attendance

Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority

Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons