Middle School Softball Assistant Coach

Pace Academy

Date: 2 days ago
City: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract type: Full time
MIDDLE SCHOOL: SOFTBALL - ASSISTANT COACH
Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the Varsity Softball Head Coach, and the Middle School Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the softball program. The Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Duties include:
  • Daily team coaching alongside the coaching staff
  • Driving players to/from games, as needed
  • Representing Pace Academy and the softball program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possesses and maintains a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy
  • Coaching experience and a solid understanding of how to work with student-athletes in grades six through eight
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
  • Effective leadership and coaching skills
  • Employs good communication skills with players, parents/caregivers and the Office of Athletics
  • Is energetic, self-motivated, flexible, punctual, dependable and a team player


WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:
A part-time, August-to-November seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices and games (between 2-3 hours per commitment) on Monday-Friday and possible weekends. All coaches are employed on an annual basis. Continued employment is based on a seasonal review conducted by the Director of Athletics/Varsity Softball Head Coach.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time during practices and games
  • Able to squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion often
  • Coaching in all weather extremes, including heat, cold, rain and/or snow
  • Long hours during the competitive season, including evenings and weekends
  • Light to moderate lifting

Department:
Athletics
Reports To:
Director of Athletics and Middle School Softball Head Coach
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Seasonal


How to Apply:
Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.


This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend for the season



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