Head Softball Coach At Sisters High School

Posting Date: June 21, 2024
Position Closes: Open Until Filled
Position Available: February 28, 2025

Position Description

Sisters High School, a proud 3A member of the OSAA Mountain Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Head Softball Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the game of Softball and is passionate about working with student-athletes.

The applicant will demonstrate the ability to truly lead a Softball program and its surrounding culture in its entirety. Leadership of all assistants, program operations, media relations, and coordination with programs K through 12 are all vital portions of this position. Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sister's athletes, as a commitment to school, conference, and OSAA regulations are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams, and outdoor activities which include; skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating. Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles.

Interested candidates, please contact:
Tracy Suckow (HR) Matt Hilgers (AD)
541-549-8521 ext. 5021 541-549-4045 ext 5767
tracy.suckow@ssd6.org mailto:tracy.suckow@ssd6.org matt.hilgers@ssd6.org

Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total
person and encourages multidimensional athletes. We seek coaches, who are motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to develop talent in accordance with this philosophy.
Ability to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Softball program K-12 including summer camps, practices, and competitive summer league game schedule. Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
Communicate effectively with players, parents, and administration on plans and expectations for the program.
Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
Develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
Scheduling practice sessions with consideration for assistant coaches and student-athlete welfare.
Work with the local media and the OSAA as needed including reporting of scores.
Recommend/assist in scheduling for your sport to the Athletic Director.
Hire quality assistants for your program and make sure they are properly certified.
Fundraise for needs
Recommend and purchase new equipment.
Responsible for marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms, etc. Responsible for your sport's academic improvement/accountability.
Understand and be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, tryouts, cuts, and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules, etc.
In case of injury make sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary the doctor is involved in the care of the student-athlete.
Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.
Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence.
(Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation,
physical fitness, health, well-being, and champion attitude.)
Set up/run/take down all home athletic contests.
Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort which is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community.
Model the "Outlaws Together" attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission.

Qualifications:
Top-notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
He/she should have knowledge of the sport and rules of high school Softball, hold NFHS
Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3 Dimensional Coaching, and Heat Illness certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with the student athletes.
Successful high school/college coaching experience or equivalent.
Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation, and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence.
Have high academic expectations of students/athletes and hold all players accountable.

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/humanresources/co-curricular-applications/ https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/humanresources/co-curricular-applications/

Salary: $6,592.00 - $7,534.00 (2024-2025 salary schedule) for the season, based on experience.

Submission Details: Please submit your Letter of Interest, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and two (2) letters of recommendation to:
Sisters School District
Attn: Tracy Suckow
525 E. Cascade Ave.
Sisters, OR 97759