BHS Girls Softball Junior Varsity Coach (SY24-25) - Brookline School District

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Girls Softball Junior Varsity Coach for the spring season interscholastic athletic program will be responsible for planning and direct supervision of daily team activities. This includes in-season as well as out-of-season contact which must be within MIAA and BHS policies. This position reports to Director of Athletics and head coach of program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Pre-Season:

• Attend coaches meetings (school and BSC)
• Complete all necessary HR paperwork/training
• Assist in monitoring registration and clearance
• Check equipment inventory and make any requests to AD
• Check uniform inventory
• Work with Assist AD on practice/competition scheduling
• Request transportation through Athletic Dept
• Read Athletic Handbook and ask AD for any clarification of policies, etc. 
• Plan meet the coaches night for families
• Provide first week schedule to Assistant AD
• Review website for any changes

In Season:

• Set up time with Equipment Manager to distribute uniforms/equipment
• Confirm eligibility of students
• Plan practice sessions accordingly, communicate schedule at least 2 weeks in advance
• Coordinate with Athletic Trainer for any athlete injuries and return to play 
• Ride bus to and from away contests - possibly drive school van
• Communicate schedule and any announcements with families via weekly email update 
• Assist with any scheduling changes and communication of them to players/families
• Keep attendance daily
• Communicate any issues with AD

Post-Season:

• Set up time with Equipment Manager to collect uniforms in full - lead this process
• Have students complete Athletic Dept survey
• Let Administrative Assistant know if any student did not return any uniform or equipment 
• Confirm final roster and wellness credit eligibility
• Have end of season meeting with head coach
• Have closeout meetings with each student
• Make recommendations to AD on equipment needs for following year 

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of MIAA Rules and Policies
• Concussion awareness training certification
• CPR/AED certification
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• High School Coaching experience or equivalent 

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition 

of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. 

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.