Softball Assistant Varsity

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. 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 teaching skills and techniques. Innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas. Management Functions Secures facilities after use; i.e. locker room, equipment room, showers, lights, building, etc. Supervises the locker room before and after each practice until all players have left. Assures that school purchased uniforms and equipment are used only for athletic contests. Uniforms and equipment are to be worn and used only for school practices and games. Cooperates with the decision of the head trainer on injury situations. Follows the Gadsden Independent School District guidelines for fundraising. Agrees to fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned. Complies with local, state and federal rules and regulations. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned within the parameters of the job analysis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Employment as a teacher (preferred) Must complete the New Mexico Activities Association’s online course requirements for coaching. CPR Certification Valid New Mexico coaching license Three years specific sport related experience preferred Girls Sport – Female candidate preferred Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for performing the responsibilities listed. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gadsden Independent School District (NM)