Position Title

JV SOFTBALL HEAD COACH

Required Application Type

Coach

Salary/Pay Scale

Per GFTA Contract

Job Description

General Duties:

• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Adhere to injury procedures established by the Glens Falls Athletic Department.
• Ensure that all coaches work together toward a common goal within their respected programs.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis (i.e. statistics, film, challenge matches, etc.).
• Train and inform staff and encourage professional growth by promoting clinic attendance.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with the athletic department to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements (i.e. facilities, busing, camps, special events, etc.).
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, and encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open, professional and respectful communications with students, parents, teachers, athletic director and youth coaches.
• Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of student participation in other activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season.
• Maintain inventory of all uniforms and equipment within program.
• Annually establish and meet performance goals.
• Advise students and parents on athletic code of conduct, including consequences for violation, and coordinate with athletic director in instances of possible violations of the code of conduct.

Job Qualifications

• Valid NYS Fingerprinting Clearance
• Up-to-date First-Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
• Concussion Training
• DASA & CAR/SAVE Training
• Valid NYS Coaching Certification (can be obtained simultaneously)

Application Procedure

All interested applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.  First create an application, then apply to the job posting. 

Please address cover letters to: 

Shane Jones

Athletic Director

Questions?  Email Jessica McTague (jmctague@gfsd.org)

Job Category

Coach

Job Location

Glens Falls High School

Additional Information