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Assistant Coach Fastpitch - Hunt

Hunt Middle 6501 S. 10th St., WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.66/hr - $16.66/hr

2+ years exp

Tacoma Public Schools is looking for an Assistant Coach for Fastpitch to instruct middle school athletes in the necessary skills and strategies for success in their sport. The role involves supervising athletes, planning practices, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

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Responsibilities

Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities

Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the particular sport to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests; formulates behavioral objectives for the coming sports season; administers discipline when necessary in a fair and consistent manner; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success; shares information with parents (rules, schedule, practice days and times) to review the total scope of program; informs participants prior to season about the district’s policies and regulations and extracurricular activity contract

Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week, immediately after school with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; prepares daily practice activities and keeps records on file; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches

Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director; follows building and district procedures for budgeting and purchase of equipment through ASB; follows district procedures for handling injuries; submits to the building athletic director a list of names of students who sustain incapacitating injuries during the season; maintains injury records in conjunction with the building athletic director

Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport; posts rules and issues them to each participant

Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment; performs weekly safety check for all equipment; holds students responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and provides copies to the building athletic director

Makes written recommendations to building athletic director regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems; assists the building athletic director and district athletic director in achieving the objectives of the school’s athletic program

Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director

Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current with regard to rule changes as adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Coaching experienceFirst Aid CertificateCPR certificationWIAA policiesEffective coaching techniquesMotivate studentsFairness in dealing with athletesEthical conductMaintain composureRelate to diverse studentsPlanOrganize activitiesMaintain records

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

A minimum of two years of experience as an assistant coach

Must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA Regulation)

First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required

Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines

Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the particular sport

Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards

Ability to motivate students

Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes

Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times

Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games

Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities

Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files