Head Softball Coach

About GSB Gill St. Bernard's School was founded in 1900. We are a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. We believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning, and we support the development of individual and collective talents. Our PS-12 school is situated on a 208-acre campus, with collegiate-like facilities conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. We are easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater. Position Summary To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive Softball program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment in the sport of Softball and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. Responsibilities Establish and monitor rules, regulations and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County and Skyland Conference policies. In conjunction with the Athletic Director, attract and retain students that are interested in your respective sport. Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required. Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records. Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians. Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning. Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program. This includes traveling on a bus to and from practices and/or games. Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions. Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment and uniforms. Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations. Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team. Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate. In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Administrator, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County and Skyland Conference. Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities in baseball, with preference given to candidates who have coached at the collegiate and/or high school level, club coaching experience preferred, and competed at the collegiate level or possess substantial high school experience. Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundamentals in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, Implicit Bias and Be Kind training. Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends. Connected to the world of New Jersey Youth Softball, High School and Club. Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status. Stipend amount up to $7,500 Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics plays an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io, with the subject line Head Softball Coach. GSB Diversity Statement Gill St. Bernard’s School affirms that a diverse community of students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and alumni is essential to who we are as a school. We respect and value diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, family structure, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, as the basis for fostering a strong sense of self, community, and global understanding. Equal Opportunity Employer Gill St. Bernard’s School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of the school’s programs or activities are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools