Tentative EHS Softball JV Coach

JV Softball Coach
Elmira High School

Fern Ridge School District is currently seeking applicants for a JV Softball Coach at Elmira High School.This position is subject to student participation levels and may be retracted if sign-up numbers are insufficient to support a JV softball program for the 25/26season.

We are seeking creative outstanding candidates who will plan and lead regular practices supervise student athletes monitor the safety of all participants and assist with increasing athletic participation in the volleyball program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal of Elmira High School. This position instructs/assists team members with skills and sportsmanship and performs other duties as required.

The following information is required for candidates to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume that reflects coaching experience and abilities
• Frontline Application
• Three (3) letters of recommendation

Current in-district applicants need only to submit a letter of interest through Frontline to be considered.

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a current First Aid/CPR card and obtain the necessary OSAA certifications prior to coaching (cost of $50). In addition the successful candidate must have a fingerprint background check on file with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $87.50).

Salary Range of $2621 to $3346 per season depending on years of experience in a similar role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)

3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES: In several instances the head coach must advise coordinate and support a staff of

high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the

athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills strategy and physical training

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

time the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

acceptable character development self discipline self confidence and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics observations consultation etc.

GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the communitys

image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable

responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is

taxing but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good

mental health.

2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time risk injury

factor and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to

cases not specifically covered it shall be assumed that a coach

shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Plainwell Community

Schools Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

sports program.

2. Has knowledge of existing system state and league regulations; implements same consistently and

interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through

proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

4. Established the fundamental philosophy skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs

conferences clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

5. Trains and informs staff encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according

to local clinic policy.

6. Delegates specific duties supervises implementation and at seasons end analyzes staff

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

7. Maintains discipline adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.

8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling providing transportation and requirements for tournament

and special sport events.

10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to

scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations

parental consent and eligibility.

12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes

the character traits of trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness caring and citizenship.

15. Gives constant attention to a student athletes grades and conduct.

16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling provides assistance guidance and

safeguards for each participant.

17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is

considered a participant.

18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries medical attention and emergencies.

19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office

within 24 hours.

20. Directs student managers assistants and statisticians.

21. Determines discipline delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of

discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the

next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type style color or technical specifications.

Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.

24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.

Arranges for issuing storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and

current records concerning same.

25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.

26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches offices authorizes who may enter issue or requisition

equipment.

27. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.

28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games checking on general cleanliness of the

facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

29. Secures all doors lights windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.

30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

31. Organizes parents coaches players and guests for preseason meetings.

32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports

program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media little league programs or in

any other feasible manner.

33. Responsible for the quality effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.

34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media booster club parents officials

volunteers and fans.

35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules tournaments and results.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Fern Ridge School District 28J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law. If you have any concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources at Ext 1203.

Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions.

Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.

Contact Information:
Fern Ridge School District 28J
Human Resources Department
88834 Territorial Road
Elmira OR 97437

Website:
Phone: Ext. 1203
E-Mail: bscriber@

Information is available at the District Office 88834 Territorial Rd. Elmira OR 97437 Ext. 203 or

Fern Ridge School District Is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference Employer.

For Veterans Preference contact the District Office for information on required documentation.