Head Varsity Softball Coach - Vacancy ID: 210913

The Ripon High School is searching for highly qualified individuals to apply for the Head Varsity Softball Coach position.

The individual chosen for this position will be of high character and be able to bring exuberant passion and energy each day as they continue to build upon the program’s success. Interested applicants should express long-term plans that scaffold from JV to Varsity. Individuals with prior High School or College coaching and/or playing experience that are looking to build an interscholastic softball program with autonomy are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be, or be willing to acquire, CPR certification and NFHS Coaching certification if not holding a Wisconsin Teaching License. You must comply with all WIAA and Ripon School District rules and regulations.

Please apply via WECAN, Indeed, or send a letter of interest with experience to Ripon High School Athletic Director, Vincent Propson, to be considered.

The chosen applicant will be deemed the Head Coach for the entire sport, JV through Varsity, as well as manage all Assistant Coaches. All staff, philosophy, skill progressions, and expectations would be at the discretion of the Varsity Head Coach. The Varsity Head Coach will work directly with the Athletic Director and will be held responsible for all of the below expectations, but is not limited to the following:    

1. Offering insight on scheduling

2. Creating a practice schedule with daily practice plans

1. Facilitate a full practice schedule efficiently and effectively with 20+ students

2. Teach the fundamentals, skills, and techniques based on your philosophy

3. Be willing to learn and utilize rSchool

3. Offering off-season training and workout assistance

4. Supervision of students

5. Effective communication with the Athletic Director, Staff, Parents, and Students

1.  Evaluate athlete success

6. Be responsible for care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment and supplies for the sport

7. Uphold the Co-Curricular Handbook

8. Prepare and propose a budget for your sport

9. Prepare and execute a team meeting (including parents) before the first date of practice to review expectations and set goals. This meeting must include your pre-approved Team Handbook and practice and game schedules.

10. Verify/Determine all bus departure times with the Athletic Director

11. Maintain and report organized records of statistics for your sport

12. Must be willing to be visible/participate in youth activities related to their program

13. Attend all practices, games, and meetings

14. Prepare all awards and team recognition night

15. Conduct yourself as a professional, show great sportsmanship, Ripon pride, and be a role model for the student-athletes while representing the Ripon High School and community.

The regular-season starts in early March and runs until late May. Practice times will be at the discretion of the Head Coach, Monday through Friday, with the ability to hold weekend expectations. There are 26 regular-season contests and playoffs. Contests will be scheduled any day of the week except on Wednesdays and Sundays.

All current schedules are posted on rSchool - eastcentralconferencewi.org

Compensation: $3,401