Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted: 4/11/2025
Location: Junior High School
Date Available: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 04/25/2025
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Junior High Fast Pitch Softball Coach to lead our team of young athletes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the game, a commitment to fostering player and character development, and the ability to inspire and motivate our players both on and off the field. As the coach, you will be responsible for organizing practices, developing game strategies, and providing mentorship to help our players reach their full potential. The season runs from Sept. 29th through Nov. 1st.
TITLE: Junior High Fast Pitch Softball Head Coach
Department: Activities
Date: Updated April 11, 2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
STIPEND: $2,119.98
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: - Plan and conduct engaging and effective practices that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Develop and implement game strategies that maximize our team's strengths.
- Provide constructive feedback to players to help them improve their skills and performance.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team environment where all players feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for players, instilling values of respect, discipline, and perseverance.
- Coordinate with school administration, parents, and other coaches to ensure smooth operation of the team.
- Attend all scheduled games, practices, and team events.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of players at all times, adhering to relevant safety guidelines and protocols.
- Keep abreast of developments in the sport of fast pitch softball and incorporate new techniques and strategies into coaching practices.
- Uphold the values and standards of the school or organization at all times, both on and off the field.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Activities Director
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Serves as a middle school coach and is classified as an assistant to the Activities Director
- Assumes the responsibilities for the development of the specific team within the total program, under the direction of the Activities Director
- Attends all coaches' meetings called by the Activities Director
- Carries out assignments given by the Activities Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Undergraduate degree preferred
EXPERIENCE: Experience as a coach at the secondary level is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to represent the school community with high character when interacting with a variety of public groups, i.e. leagues, organizations, schools, and media
- Ability to communicate with all activities staff, as well as parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school
- Demonstrated knowledge of the sport(s) assigned
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: - Schools
- Activities Director
- Activities Office Staff
- Secondary Students
- Parents
- Other departments
- Sports Officials
- Assistant Coaches
WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Work is generally performed in the practice area and/or event area
- Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the activities office and practice needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
- Typical demands require the employee to:
- Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties
- Frequently lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of athletic equipment, other equipment, and writing utensils
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills
BENEFITS: PERA defined benefit contribution retirement plan included. This position is stipend-based and therefore does not include benefits other than paid sick leave as outlined by the Healthy Families Healthy Workplace Act.
Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).