Softball Coach - Varsity and Assistant Coach - Castilleja
Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the Job
Castilleja School is looking for an energetic Varsity Softball Head Coach and Assistant Coaches!
The coaches are responsible for managing and developing a Softball Program for high school athletes that supports the mission of Castilleja.
Salary: $25.00- $35.00 / hour based on experience
Time Commitment: Six to eight hours per week. Typically practice is from two or three days a week from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Weekend games may occur. Coaches may be asked to drive students in a school van to games or tournaments.
Specific Expectations for part-time, non-exempt Coaches: In addition to all duties and responsibilities, coaches are required to:
The coaches are responsible for managing and developing a Softball Program for high school athletes that supports the mission of Castilleja.
Salary: $25.00- $35.00 / hour based on experience
Time Commitment: Six to eight hours per week. Typically practice is from two or three days a week from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Weekend games may occur. Coaches may be asked to drive students in a school van to games or tournaments.
Specific Expectations for part-time, non-exempt Coaches: In addition to all duties and responsibilities, coaches are required to:
- Attend Seasonal Sport Parent Meetings; May Sports Celebration and Coach Workshops
- Attend Professional development and other after hour meetings as required by your supervisor
- Accurately track all time worked or paid time off in the payroll system.
- Prior to working outside of regular work schedule, permission to work outside of the regular work schedule is required; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to provide player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development.
- Recruits, hires and supervises assistant varsity coaches in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Director.
- Leads instruction for athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for individual and team success.
- Leads, through words and action, an environment that fosters learning, and a passion for the game.
- Works cooperatively with the athletic administration and school community to support the academic and co-curricular aspirations all student-athletes.
- Supervises practices, competitions, tournaments and team trips.
- Knowledgeable on the technical aspects of the sport and shows a willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the sport of Lacrosse and/or to coaching in general.
- Works cooperatively with the school’s athletic trainer and peers.
- Works in a proactive, positive and realistic manner to support the college athletics goals of the members of the team.
- Responsible for coordinating with Assistant Athletics Director and Athletics Director regarding all administrative tasks including but not limited to uniform/equipment issues and inventory, transportation, game scheduling, referees scheduling, and other tasks as directed.
- Follows the Coaches handbook policies for handling issues or concerns that may arise from players and/or parents.
- Attends coaches’ meetings, preseason parents meeting and annual coaches’ meeting.
- Organizes end-of-season individual player meetings and post-season team party and awards.
- Responsible for transporting student athletes by school vans to sports events.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; college degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years prior coaching experience, preferably as a varsity head coach in independent high school environment.
- Proven ability to develop, organize and supervise a successful high school Softball program.
- Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the sport’s skills and strategy.
- Ability to model excellent ethical and appropriate behavior.
- Strong ability to successfully collaborate with a broad and diverse school community.
- Good to excellent computer skills (Google, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- CPR/First Aid certification or the willingness to obtain it.
- Demonstrative leadership and facilitative skills.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
- As per requirements of the California Department of Education, must pass an FBI/DOJ background check and complete a TB Risk Assessment form.
- A clean driving record and valid California driver’s license. Will be subject to clearance through the California Vehicle Report and the standards for driving set by insurance underwriters.
- Works in a potentially stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or puling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
- Works outdoors in weather typical to the Peninsula including heat, cold, rain, etc.
- Ability to travel safely and comfortably across the Castilleja campus.
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