Junior Varsity Softball Coach

Pulaski High School is seeking a Junior Varsity Softball Coach for the 2027 season. Develop a culture of champions athletically, academically, and within the community through the sport of softball. • Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques and teach these to the overall program. • Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship. • Utilize the services provided by the Athletic Trainer (Prevea) and the Strength Coach (PCSD.) • Ensure that all coaches work together to provide unity within the Pulaski Athletic Department and the feeder groups. • Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. • Train and inform other staff members and encourage professional growth. • Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. • Work with the PHS Athletic Department to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements. • Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on all trips. • Successfully complete the WIAA Rules test and view the corresponding sport video annually. Instruct and advise students on WIAA rules and regulations. • Maintain all student-athlete emergency files and pertinent PCSD and WIAA forms. • 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, youth feeder coaches, and the Athletic Director. • Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of school participation in other PCSD activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season. • Collect and maintain inventory of all uniforms and equipment within the program. • Annually establish and meet performance goals. • Be familiar and adhere to the PHS Coaches Handbook. • Advise students and parents on athletic code of conduct, including consequences for violations, and coordinate with the Athletic Director in instances of possible violations of the PCSD Code. • perform other tasks as assigned Events and/or meetings • Must attend the annual Coaches Training Meeting in August each year. • Head Coaches must attend the end of season FRCC Meetings as scheduled. • Head Coaches must attend and assistants should attend the annual PHS Code Meeting held the third Sunday of May each year.