Head Girls Softball Coach (Lincoln Prep)

PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide leadership for the school’s athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the specific sport coached.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinate the assigned sport and team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.

- Implement athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all required sessions.

- Assist in the coordination and administration of the athletic program.

- Supervise students during practices and contests.

- Provide information related to transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.

- Organize and schedule regular practice sessions to maximize student-athlete potential.

- Emphasize safety precautions and follow best practices for training and injury management.

- Conduct self and team in an ethical manner during practices and contests, exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.

- Ensure the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook .

- Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.

- Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Course .

- Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development , distributed as follows:

- District-level meetings: 4 hours

- School-level meetings: 3 hours

- Outside meetings/clinics: 1 hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-athletes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Valid Teacher’s Certificate , Substitute Certificate , or Temporary (Provisional) Teacher’s Certificate .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Full-time or part-time employee of the District.

- Employed as a teacher or administrator in the school where the position is applied for.

PHYSICAL 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 for individuals with disabilities.

This position requires the ability to:

- Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers.

- Reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing at least 25 pounds.