Softball Assistant Varsity

Posting number: 202301778

Department: SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL

Job classification: Assistant Coach- High School

Posting type: Open

Categories: Athletics & Fitness

Summary

Supervises student-athletes as assigned by the head coach in accordance with the Gadsden Independent School District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include adherence to the Gadsden Independent School District rules, regulations, and Athletic Philosophy; promoting and encouraging students to participate in sports; and treating student-athletes in a professional manner in conjunction with the athletic coordinator and principal. Is loyal to the school and Head Coach. 

Examples of duties

Other duties may be assigned. 

Philosophy 

• If a classroom teacher, gives priority to the professional performance, duties and responsibilities of classroom instruction. 

• Sets and defines high levels of competitiveness, expectations, and character development.

• Encourages students to participate in the athletic program and individualized sport. 

Expectations 

•  Assists Head Coach 

  • Developing a competitive program that will excel in athletic performance and competition, classroom achievement, and community expectations. 

  • Creating an environment whereby athletes can achieve academic and athletic success.

  • Ensuring our athletes that they will be given every opportunity to achieve competitive success. 

  • Monitoring academic performance to ensure the student-athlete is enjoying academic success. 

  • Enforces the “Code of Ethics” for all athletes.

• Teaches sportsmanship and sets an example of good moral and physical behavior. 

• Assumes responsibility for the conduct and well-being for all players. 

• Conducts oneself in a manner  both on and off the field that will bring credit to yourself, your team, and your school. 

• Develops an open-line of communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents

• Is loyal and trustworthy to the student athletes, team, head coach, school, and Gadsden Independent School District 

Rules and Guidelines 

• Is familiar with and follows the policies and guidelines of the Gadsden Independent School District and the New Mexico Activities Association. 

• Knows district and state eligibility and transfer rules and follows them to the letter. 

• Ensures that an athlete does not participate until the head coach receives a “RankOne” clearance from the trainer. 

Professional Responsibilities 

•  Reports inappropriate behavior of any athletic personnel or participant to the Campus Principal and Athletic Coordinator.

• Attends professional meetings and clinics. 

• Works continually with the Principal, Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinator, and Head Coach to upgrade the total athletic program. 

Team Work 

• Cooperates with and is responsive to the needs of the Head Coach and other coaches and their athletic programs. 

• Encourages athletes to participate in other sports. 

Program Development 

• Participates in an off-season and summer program to give our student-athletes a better opportunity to improve their skills – if not coaching another sport 

• Promotes and supports athletic programs that involve middle school and elementary school students. 

Methods and Strategies 

• Adheres to, supports, and provides input according to direction of the Head Coach 

  • Instruction to participants in safety-related issues and the need for reporting injuries to the trainer.

  • Implementation of coaching strategies that represent technical knowledge and reflect the ability to create, utilize or react to different game situations. 

  • Use of coaching methods and techniques that represent an up-to-date philosophy, the ability to analyze and correct errors, and the employment of sound tea