Position: Middle School Softball Coach 2024-2025

Position Type: Stipend

Department: Athletics

Location: Watertown Middle School

Reports to: Athletic Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary range: $2,350

General Description:

The Head Coach for the Middle School is designed to oversee the total program of that sport. The Coach is responsible for coordinating and supervising the athletic program and team, fostering an appreciation for physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 

Responsibilities:

1. Planning all areas of their team.
2. Leading and assisting their coaching staff in coordinating efforts under one program
3. goal and ensuring compliance with rules at all levels.
4. Analyze game strategy.
5. Implementation of skill development.
6. Coverage of bus trips
7. Video analysis of games
8. Statistical analysis of games
9. Attend all league and local, district, and state meetings when necessary.
10. Reach out to local youth groups to promote their respective sport in town.
11. Planning award ceremonies and individual award winners

Qualifications Required:

• Strong knowledge of the sport is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred
• CPR Certified

 
Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.