Softball Varsity Assistant Coach

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time seasonal Softball Varsity Assistant Coach for the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Head Coach reports to the Softball Head Coach and Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Softball Program such as scheduling opponents; training and coaching the Varsity team;

training and coaching student-athletes; participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance; attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Represent Sidwell Friends and the Softball Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Softball Programmodel nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

* Coordinate the development and promotion of the Softball Program; assess players skills and assign team positions; and determine game strategy based on the teams capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.

* Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.

* Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.

* Maintain and secure all Softball equipment and uniforms.

* Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations.

* Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management that fosters a culture that promotes the Schools Quaker values and the students academic experience and intentionally integrates the Schools core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach and desire to constantly improve and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Softball coach at middle and high school levels

* Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.

* Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

* Available to work nights and weekends.

* As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately, upon hire.

Compensation

* Stipend $2,675.00-$3,852.00. Stipend will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

To Apply

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