Head Softball Coach - Girls

HEAD COACH

Position Title

Head Girls Volleyball Coach

Reports to

Athletic Director

Position Overview

• Lifestyle Statement: Coach must live up to the agreed upon lifestyle statement.
• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to
• realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive
• instruction that will lead to the formulation of Christian moral values, sense of accomplishment,
• acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-control. The head coach will oversee the
• program as it applies to all eligible athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

General

• The success of athletic programs have a strong influence on the school community’s image of the entire system.
• The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and character development.
• The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time and risk injury factor.
• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and Godly judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Spiritual Commitment and Growth
• Strong Christian faith exhibited through personal devotion, worship and prayer life
• Commits to studying God’s Word fervently
• Displays application of biblical truths
• Maintains a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Demonstrates a living, growing faith in Jesus Christ and a spiritual role model for students
• Filters instruction through a biblical worldview and integrates faith and learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Possesses strong organization and communication skills
• Send information/correspondence to players/parents as needed
• Conduct orientation programs for athletes and coaches
• Assume responsibility for schedule development or schedule verification
• Conducts weekly devotions while in season
• Administrative duties
• Follow and complete the pre-season and post season checklist
• Work with Athletic Director on ordering needed equipment
• Work with the Athletic Department to manage travel arrangements
• Oversee coaching staff across middle and high school levels
• Ensure compliance to submission of all forms and fees/deposits required by athletes
• Develop and maintain team rosters
• Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status
• Prepare and administer season ending program
• Forecasting annual program needs
• Oversee the middle school coaching staff and assist with team placement
• Training and Preparation duties
• Appropriate development of core values
• Creates and shares purpose statement with players and parents
• Develops a Game Plan and Spiritual Development Plan as part of Coaching for Transformation
• Appropriate skill development training
• Appropriate positive motivation
• Coordinates offseason skill development
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning coach for in-season and off-season plans

Education/Experience

• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned position at the high or college school level
• Has the demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
• Has substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the program and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field
• Licensing/Certification
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification preferred
• Maintains Continuing Education Requirement for MSHSL

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Strong positive verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, approachable, respectful
• High level of integrity
• Efficient and well organized
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Patient and calm demeanor under pressure