Varsity Softball Coach - (Part-Time)

VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH (PART-TIME)

Terms of Employment: Seasonal
Reports to: High School Athletic Director
Salary: 2024-2025 Odyssey Charter School EPR Scale

About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents in an equitable and democratic manner to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Odyssey Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Teaching Certificate preferred
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of the sport; either prior coaching or experience playing
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures, and policies preferred
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents; familiarity with school/DIAA rules, regulations, procedures, and policies
• Applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge and/or experience appropriate to the position    
• Teaching Certificate preferred
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of the sport; either prior coaching or experience playing
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures, and policies preferred
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents; familiarity with school/DIAA rules, regulations, procedures, and policies
• Applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge and/or experience appropriate to the position       

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties, and expectations
• Cooperates with requests for information from the athletic office on time
• Abides by all relevant Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines
• Attends DIAA rules interpretation and all-conference meetings
• Recommends scheduling and officiating requests to the Athletic Director
• Follows proper budget and purchase order procedures
• Maintains and updates team and individual records
• Always supervises athletes at all times
• Publicizes team and individual accomplishments to the school
• Demonstrates care of school facilities and equipment
• Prepares a detailed inventory of team equipment and updates it after each session
• Submits end-of-season list of award winners at least one week prior to the team banquet
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for working with school athletes
• Communicates effectively with athletes and parents
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staff
• Promotes all school activities and encourages students to participate in a variety of activities
• Maintains cooperative and professional relations with the media regarding team information, statistics, and interviews
• Keeps commitments and is punctual
• Shows an interest in and monitors the academic progress of student-athletes, implementing intervention plans through appropriate staff when needed
• Supports team as well as individual accomplishments
• Cooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes’ physical well being
• Works with coaches at levels below high school to develop athletes

COACHING PERFORMANCE:

• Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times
• Teaches the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the sport
• Develops a well-organized practice schedule with specific objectives for each practice
• Uses personnel and strategies effectively
• Praises athletes for positive performances
• Offers constructive feedback for unfavorable performances
• Promotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets, and in our schools and community in efforts to support the expected image and reputation of The Laurel School District
• Plans, directs, and maintains rigorous practices in which ALL student-athletes participate at honing the fundamentals of the sport daily via position work, group work, and teamwork segments of practice
• Provides opportunities for as many team members as possible to participate, depending upon their abilities
• Team’s performance reflects enthusiasm, motivation, proper fundamentals, and sportsmanship
• Learns new strategies and trends by attending clinics and reading coaching publications
• Conducts practices                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.
Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000 x600.