Middle School Head Girls Softball Coach (Spring) 2026-2027
On-siteUniversity City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Monitor academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encourage high academic standards. Develop regular practice schedules, assign team positions, and coach players individually or in groups regarding rules, regulations, and techniques. Determine game strategy based on team capabilities and establish standards of pupil behavior while providing proper supervision at all times. Work with the athletics director to schedule facilities, develop award policies, and maintain records including eligibility forms and equipment inventory. Conferences with parents regarding athletic performance and acts as a team representative by communicating with media and booster clubs. Follow state and district regulations governing the athletic program and models professional ethical standards with students, parents, and the community.
Required Qualifications
- MSHAA coaching certification
- Current First Aide certification
- Current CPR certification
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Ability to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
- Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
- Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet
- Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
- Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
- Ability to diffuse and avoid non-productive conflict with parents, students, staff and administration
- Knowledge of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) requirements and guidelines
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of effective multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to utilize information/communication technology to enhance the athletics program
Desired Qualifications
- MO teaching certificate
- Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in a diverse educational environment
- Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in community or civic athletics programs
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