Girard College is looking for candidates for the position of Assistant Varsity Softball Coach/Head Middle School Softball Coach. The coach is responsible for assisting in the teaching and training of Girard College female high school and middle school students, the game of softball. He/she must also create and support a high energy and positive team culture that reflects the mission statement of the school. The applicant must have knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of softball.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of three years of coaching experience on the high school or collegiate level and/or professional coaching experience or other related experience. The candidate must have completed the PIAA coaching education requirements at the time of hire. The candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with student-athletes, administration, faculty, and staff. The candidate must demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing all tasks listed.

Job Goal:

Within the framework of the entire athletic program, the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in leading the ongoing development and improvement of his or her sport through coordinating, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs. All coaches have the responsibility of overseeing the program in the best interest of Girard College by adhering to the policies and regulations of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (P.J.A.A), the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association (M.P.A.A), the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (P.A.I.S.A.A.), as well as the practices and procedures of the school administration.

Required Skills:

• Managing the middle school softball team.
• Assisting the high school head coach in organizing practice plans, and strategies for the high school team.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission into the high school.
• Implementing the practice plans designed by the head coach.
• Be able to motivate, teach and enforce sportsmanship.
• Be able to effectively communicate team rules to players and families.
• Be able to always model sportsmanship.
• Maintain appropriate conduct toward students, officials, and spectators.
• Exhibit non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Be able to work in an educational environment and maintain a relationship with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• He/she must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and possibly work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Required Duties:

• Responsible for player development for varsity team members.
• Responsible for cleaning, storage, and care of team equipment.
• Responsible for team well-being during practice and games.
• Assisting with monitoring the student-athlete’s academic progress and performance.
• Running skill-building drills for practice to emphasize the fundamentals of softball.
• Distribute equipment, supplies and uniforms to the players before the season. Also, collect all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season.
• Assist in transporting the team to games.
• Keep athletes safe and healthy.
• Follow the care plan of the Athletic Trainer for injured student-athletes.
• Attend staff meetings when called by the Athletic Director.

• Associates Degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Seasonal, stipend pay with no benefits.