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University City School District

Middle School Head Softball Coach (Spring) 2024-2025 (758)

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TitleMiddle School Head Softball Coach (Spring) 2024-2025
Posting ID758
Description

COVER LETTER REQUIRED AND MUST INCLUDE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

 

The K – 12 Athletics Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition – ensuring all student athletes develop an appreciation of the sport.  We are currently seeking outstanding athletics coaches in the following disciplines:


Compensation:
The School District of University City offers a competitive stipend for all athletics coaches, contingent upon the grade level and experience.

 

Exempt:
Professional Exemption
 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • MSHAA coaching certification, MO teaching certificate preferred
  • Current First Aide and CPR certification
  • Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in a diverse educational environment
  • Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in community or civic athletics programs
  • Superior interpersonal skills required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
  • Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
  • Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions
  • Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
  • Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
  • Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
  • Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
  • Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with student athletes, parents, peers, and community
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with student athletes, parents, staff, administration and the community
  • Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
  • Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students
  • Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program
  • Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
  • Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations
  • Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
  • Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season
  • Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
  • Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the athletics director and building administration

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES 

  • Knowledge of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) requirements and guidelines.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Knowledge of effective multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Ability to utilize information/communication technology to enhance the athletics program.
  • Ability to diffuse and avoid non-productive conflict with parents, students, staff and administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with an ability to perform the essential job duties.

  • Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
  • Ability to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
  • Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet
  • Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
  • Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
  • This position requires occasional or frequent, standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time
  • Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
  • This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

Join The School District of University City Team where we are Investing in Talent!

Shift TypePart-Time
Salary RangeStipend
LocationBrittany Woods Middle School

Applications Accepted

Start Date08/19/2024

Job Contact

NameJustin WilhiteTitleActivities Coordinator
Emailjwilhite@ucityschools.orgPhone