JV Girls Softball Coach (891)

Sanford High School is seeking a JV Girls Softball Coach. As the JV coach you will deliver measurable results in developing, enhancing and promoting an athletic program that will be distinguished by the team's display of integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and their ability to overcome adversity. Instruct students in appropriate methods to be respectful of themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of the outcome of their event. Must have knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods and techniques of softball and provide instruction thru games and practices. Should have the ability to manage all aspects of softball  and have earned or will earn credentials of Maine Coaches to include CPR/First Aid and Current Maine CHRC (fingerprinting). 

Responsibilities:
Student Centered
•             Supervises the student athletes. 
•             Through proper preparation and planning, students are appropriately ready for competition.
•             Supervises/manages off season programs to help players enhance their abilities.
•             Serves as a role model for students.
•             Instructs the players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
•             Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
•             Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice.
•             Determine game/competition strategy.
•             Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
•             Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
•             Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
•             Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
•             Submits a list of award winners at the end of the season to the athletic office. Orders trophies or other award items for sports recognition night based on guidelines provided by the athletic office.
•             Participates in special activities to include parent's night, award nights.
•             Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records as required by the athletic office.
•             Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Leadership
•             Works to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department.
•             Works with the trainer, Director of Athletics to ensure proper medical assistance is available and plans are in order for emergency situations.
•             Administers the District athletic codes.
•             Maintains orderly records of equipment/uniform issued and collects all issued materials.
•             Performs such other duties, consistent with this position, as determined by the principal/athletic director.
 
Additional Items:

• Schedule must be flexible.  Will include evenings and weekends.
• Good communication skills.
• Three years of varsity coaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with high-school aged athletes preferred.
• Follows guidelines for any fundraising activities used to raise funds for additional items for the team that are unable to be provided by the athletic office.