The Head Softball Coach/Program Director is responsible for shaping and guiding all aspects of the program, grades 6-12, and reports directly to the Director of Athletics.  The head coach must be a dynamic, innovative, and inspirational leader with a demonstrated commitment and passion for working with young people while collaborating effectively with parents, faculty, administration, and colleagues. He/she will emphasize the importance of a positive team culture, demonstrate a winning attitude, model exceptional sportsmanship, and will be a skilled teacher of fundamentals, technique, and character. He/she will support the school’s mission in providing opportunities for each student to develop their full potential academically, socially, and physically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
•Plan, organize and implement the teaching of techniques, strategies, and proper conditioning, including the off-season 
•Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship; compile and maintain accurate performance statistics and records; utilize athletic administration curriculum
•Work well with other sports and school programming to allow for students pursuing appropriately balanced multi-sport/activity opportunities
•Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program; provide for the safety by inspecting facilities/equipment and being aware of environmental conditions
•Issue, collect, inventory, store equipment and uniforms consistent with department guidelines in a timely manner. Adhere to TSSAA uniform regulations
•Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with the entire Webb community
•Maintain and appropriately allocate a budget for the program
•Assist in the college recruitment process
•Coordinate, manage, develop, and evaluate all members of the coaching staff throughout the program
•Facilitate coaches, team, and parent meetings
•Comply with the rules, expectations and regulations of Webb and the TSSAA
•Timely and consistent communication of scheduling logistics throughout the school year and enforcement of all team and school policies relating to all activities according to the employee and athletic department handbook
•Actively participate in admission events and contribute to Camp Webb programming
•Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

**This is a part-time, stipend position.  Full-time faculty/staff positions maybe available**

Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

•Embraces and embodies Webb School’s purposefully stated mission statement
•Has extensive knowledge and successful experience coaching at the club, high school and/or intercollegiate level, with preference given to those who have served as a head coach
•Takes the initiative and possesses the energy needed to energize, lead and grow an athletic program in a K-12, coed independent school environment
•Familiarity with TSSAA policies and procedures preferred•Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level degree preferred

Please apply via the employment page on our website via webbschool.org and submit a cover letter and resume. Application questions can be directed to Leah Roberts via leah.roberts@webbschool.org.

About Webb School of Knoxville

Webb School of Knoxville is a Pre-K through 12th Grade independent, coeducational day school in the greater Knoxville, Tennessee area. Established in 1955, its mission is to inspire and nurture the full potential of each individual and to prepare students to serve as leaders of character in tomorrow’s world. Please go to webbschool.org to learn more about Webb School of Knoxville.

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