Softball Varsity Assistant Coach

Overview

Softball —
Varsity Assistant Coach

Fitchburg Public Schools believes deeply in the potential for every student to succeed and works tirelessly each day to create an anti-racist school environment that is built around high expectations an inclusive and welcoming culture and an expectation of excellence for all. Fitchburgs goal is to increase personal growth both academic and social-emotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Fitchburg Public Schools is currently working with DESEs Statewide System of Support to plan and implement turnaround strategies at two (2) of its schools.

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor creative interest and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

The Varsity Assistant Coach must assume a major role in supporting the vision and direction of the programs Head Coach in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events and most importantly assume a major role in assisting the development of our youth as future leaders. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes fellow coaches staff parents and the community.

Positive communication strategies organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements.

The Varsity Assistant Coach reports to the programs Head Coach and then the Director of Athletics. This position requires the coach to complete an employment application background check and all district MIAA and NFHS required trainings on an annual basis.

• Care for the entire program and will support all aspects of the program including but not limited to the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Head Coach concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student-athletes or parental concerns.
• Supports the maintaining and upholding of the highest standards of student-athlete scholarship. Promoting academics before athletics by assisting with monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Supports the Head Coach in upholding the highest standards of student-athlete sportsmanship and behavior in competition in the classroom and in the community.
• Supports the Head Coach in generating an active sports
  
  You for internal team communication and communication with families.
• Supports the maintaining and updating of records for student-athlete registration and physicals/medical clearances in conjunction with Athletic Office and Nurses Office.
• Supports the Head Coach in creating an environment where all student-athletes are given the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting growth and sportsmanship.
• Assist with building a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Assist with the demonstration of all skills drills and fundamentals of the sport necessary for individual and team development.
• Assist with the planning organizing and directing the entire sport program (varsity JV1 JV2) as a cohesive unit.
• Assisting with the management of inventory of all equipment including the distribution and complete collection of all aspects of team uniforms.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Assist with supervising student-athletes before practices during/after practices and during activities/events.
• Attend all coaching meetings both internal external and league based as assigned.
• Support the evaluation of the progress of the student-athletes with an eye toward developing and growing the student-athletes potential.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Assist and support the planning organizing advertising and conducting of tryouts for the basketball program; inform Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Assist with the maintaining of the integrity of the selection process.
• Support scrimmages and daily practice schedules for the program.
• Support the submission of team…