Head Softball Coach

Head Coach

Location: NCCHS and NMSA Reports To: Athletic Director Primary Function: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction in the formulation of moral values, pride in accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Qualifications: Has a valid Illinois teacher certification. Employed as a teacher or substitute teacher in District 187. Previous coaching experience in assigned sports is desirable. The Head Coach must have substantial knowledge of the sport's technical aspects and must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Essential Performance Responsibilities: The success of athletic programs strongly influences the community's image of the entire school system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but it must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. This role requires a significant time commitment, including evenings and weekends. The successful candidate must effectively manage the inherent physical risks of the sport through rigorous safety protocols and navigate complex disciplinary or administrative challenges with fairness and discretion. The express intent of this job description is to give sufficient guidance on how to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach will exercise common sense and good judgment. Duties and Responsibilities: Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the District 187 Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation. Knows the existing system, state, and league regulations; implements them consistently. Understands the proper administrative line of command; refers all student and parent requests or grievances to the Director of Athletics and Activities. Staff Responsibilities: Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program. Trains and informs staff, and encourages professional growth by promoting clinic attendance. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, analyzes staff effectiveness at the end of the season, and evaluates all assistants. Maintains discipline, addresses grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director or the Principal. Administrative Duties: Advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school and middle school coaches in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Activities and the respective Principal. Assist the Director of Athletics and Activities in scheduling and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates programs with maintenance and school employees. Provides documentation to the Athletic Director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examination, parental consent, and eligibility. Provides proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Provides training rules and any other unique sports regulations to each athlete considered a participant. By being present at all practices, games, and while traveling, the coach provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant. Directs student managers and statisticians on respective teams. Determines discipline and delineates due-process procedures when discipline enforcement is necessary. Contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. Adheres to the rules and regulations of NFHS, IHSA, and School Board Policy for coach conduct, certifications, and protocols Equipment and Facility: Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arrange for issuing and storing equipment and submit to the Director of Athletics and Activities an annual inventory and current records. Recommend budgetary items for next year in the area of the program to the Director of Athletics and Activities. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices and authorizes who may enter. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment. Be present at all practices, games, and while traveling, the coach assists and gives guidance to and safeguards for each participant. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use. Program Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Athletics and Activities in carrying out his/her responsibilities. Makes press releases and school announcements. Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Director of Athletics and Activities. Maintains a record of the team statistics and requirements for lettering Works within that sport's basic framework and philosophy of the Director of Athletics and Activities. Attends all required meetings (staff, conference, IHSA, etc.) and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Director of Athletics and Activities. Arrives early before practices, contests, and meetings to prepare adequately and remains long enough afterward to help players with problems or become involved in staff discussions... Helps in the planning and implementing of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Never criticize, admonish, or argue with the Director of Athletics and Activities or any staff member in players' or parents' ears or eyes. Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Director of Athletics and Activities. Attends most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program. Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the Director of Athletics and Activities. District Core Competencies: Achievement focus Cultural competence Classroom environment leadership Collaborative communicator/team player Reflective learner Innovative Salary Range: Stipend; check the rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement