Softball Head Coach

Softball Head Coach Edenton-Chowan Schools John A. Holmes High School - Edenton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Edenton-Chowan Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5715841

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Edenton-Chowan Schools John A. Holmes High School

POSITION TITLE

Softball Head Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Athletics SALARY Per the appropriate salary schedule based on experience

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday; evenings and some weekends in season

WORK HOURS

As dictated by the sport and season

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

As dictated by the sport and season

POSITION PURPOSE

The Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching guidance to student-athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques, and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and for serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system.

KNOWLEDGE OF POSITION

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
• Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged
• Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies
• Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement, interpret and enforce consistently existing school system, state, and conference regulations 2. Refer all requests of grievances through proper channels 3. Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program 4. Manage cheduling, and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events 5. Lead the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times 6. Lead sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees 7. Properly safeguard for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites 8. Comply with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant 9. Lead all practices and games 10. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling 11. Drecting student managers and statisticians on the respective team 12.Determining discipline, delineating procedure concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate 13. Accountable for all equipment 14. Collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned 15. Issuing and storage of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach 16. Monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches' offices 17. Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields 18. Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment 19. Securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty 20. Instilling in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use 21. Instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach 22.Maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head Coach) 23. Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport 24. Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to assist with preparation adequately and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions 25. Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach 26. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Position may require a lot of standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact with ECPS staff, students, and the public.

Position Type:

Part-Time Job Requirements