Eagle Club Softball/Baseball Coach

at  Singapore American School

KEY CANDIDATE QUALITIES:

• Exemplifies the SAS core values of Compassion, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, and Honesty and enjoys actively contributing towards a positive, professional environment
• Embrace differences in culture, background, ability, identity, and perspective and believe that they should be respected and celebrated
• You are the type of person who will enthusiastically step up and help your colleagues when needed or just because it feels like the right thing to do
• A sense of humor, humility, and optimism, and this is reflected in your work and leadership
• Be committed to safeguarding children and will willingly commit to and actively follow the safeguarding policies of SAS
• Familiarity and experience with the Long Term Athlete Development model
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on Singapore American School
• Demonstrates a passion for softball and baseball and a genuine willingness to help our student-athletes reach their maximum potential in the classroom and on the field all while demonstrating SAS Core Values
• Committed to establishing an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, responsibility, and an appreciation for the importance of academics with student-athletes
• Advise and counsel players who wish to pursue development opportunities and/or collegiate competition, including writing letters of recommendation, if requested
• Able to communicate clearly with the coaching staff, students, and parents
• Enjoys working collaboratively

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (or similar), from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience
• National Federation High School softball coaching certification, or equivalent
• High School Varsity level playing experience, or equivalent; Pitching/Catching experience preferred
• Minimum two years Head Coaching experience at youth or High School level
• American Red Cross First Aid & CPR or equivalent
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math and should have strong organizational, budgetary, and computer (especially Google Suite, SchoolsBuddy, and Finalsite) skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Driving force for an Eagle Club Softball development program, forming skills groups and competitive teams for travel tournaments
• Coordinate and perform administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Baseball in addition to coaching duties
• Liaise with on-island teams to coordinate games/events
• Daily and weekly management and communication of program schedules to families which includes training, scrimmage games, and private lessons
• Enhancing the program by structuring training drills for members as appropriate, sourcing new coaching techniques and teaching methods
• Monitoring and reporting individual player progress with an administrative overview
• Ensuring facilities, equipment, and training methods are in line with SAS standards and protocols
• Move equipment as required
• Managing and announcing team rosters for specific tournaments throughout the year
• Preparing the team for tournament games with drills, exercises, and team talks
• Coach age group(s) and team(s) assigned by the Head of Baseball at tournaments
• Identifying volunteer assistant coaches and team ambassadors who will help coordinate teams as needed
• Carrying out any administrative matters as needed for the programs assigned by the Head of Baseball
• Assisting with player drafting in order to achieve balance among teams
• Organizing and conducting coaches clinics for volunteer parents
• Assisting or leading team practices
• Assisting with Little League in a similar capacity as outlined above, time and resources permitting