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Head Softball Coach

The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose of designing, implementing, and leading their respective sport within the athletic program in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations:
 
  • Providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program.
  • Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in a well-respected manner.
  • Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and is responsible for its implementation.
  • Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
  • Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the athletic department and school
  • Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS
  • To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
  • Give constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
  • Be present at all practices, games and while traveling.
  • Provide assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
  • Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
  • Understand the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
  • Direct student managers, student assistants and statisticians.
  • Determine discipline, help delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents.
  • To foster a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community.
 
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
  • Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the athletic director an annual inventory and current records concerning the same.
  • Recommend to the athletic director budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
  • Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices. 
  • Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
  • Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
  • Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
  • Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
  • Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
 
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
  • Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the Athletic Director informed of the athletic performance of the students.
  • Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. 
  • Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
  • Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
  • Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
  • Arrive early before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare 
  • Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.
  • Never criticize, admonish, or argue with assistant coaches or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
  • Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
  • Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
  • Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport
  • The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
 
Applicants can send a cover letter, list of three references and resume to Kyle Sasala, Athletic Director at ksasala@stvm.com. 
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St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

15 North Maple Street Akron, Ohio 44303   |   Phone: (330) 253-9113
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