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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Summary:

The Columbia Public School District is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for Battle High School. Through the “love of sport” we hope to deepen each student’s capacity for character development. As a member of our teams’ students will learn to be accountable; to demonstrate commitment, teamwork, and self-sacrifice; to deal with success and failure; and to strive for excellence each time they compete. To support this, we will do our best to hire coaches and sponsors who will be transformative leaders and role models for Passion, Composure, Self-Discipline, Perseverance, Respect and Integrity. Our athletic/activity programs are here to provide students with a positive competitive experience as an extension to their academic education. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for:

• Coach students in the game of Softball while also teaching and modeling life skills and character traits needed for success in life beyond the game of Softball. Assists the head coach in planning, organizing, and coordinating Softball functions.

• Assisting and maintaining the softball program.
• Maintaining positive communication with patrons and parents of athletes and potential athletes.
• Assisting with off-season camps and conditioning programs.
• Encouraging good sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the sport.
• Collaborating with other coaches to ensure a comprehensive approach to Battle High School athletes.
• Ensuring compliance with MSHAA.
• Maintaining statistics on all players.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To:        Head Coach and Athletic Director

Supervises:        None

Qualifications:

Certificate: Missouri teaching certificate or Missouri substitute teaching certificate is required; Sport First Aid Course is required

Experience: Prior teaching/coaching experience preferred.

Other: If hired as a coach via a substitute certificate, the individual must satisfactorily complete (make a grade of 80% to pass) a MSHSAA approved coaches education program (NFICEP) before he/she can be hired for a coaching position in any subsequent year. In addition, all coaches despite certification status must attend a NFICEP first-aid class and pass the exit test given at that time.

Skills and Abilities:  An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Language

• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance 
• Complete forms and write reports
• Present information effectively and respond to questions

Computation

• Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning

• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

Other Skills and Abilities

• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and parents
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Technology

• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for finding student information
• Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

• An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around a classroom, gymnasium, and playing field
• Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• This position requires frequent evening and/or weekend work related to practice and competition 
• Must be able to travel during evenings and/or weekends to accompany students to games and meets.  

Sensory Requirements:

• The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  The individual will be required to work outdoors.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Columbia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, or nation of origin.  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.  Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with District management.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer