Softball NS Seeking 2029 Female Assistant Coach
2029 Canada Summer Games Application
Softball Nova Scotia is looking to select a female Assistant Coach for the 2029 Canada Summer Games program. The 2029 Games will be held in Moncton and the St John regions of New Brunswick.
Candidates who are not Competition Development Certified, may apply. If selected will have to take the required Competition Development Coach certification courses. Prior coaching experience is an asset, however not a requirement.
The ideal candidate will have played at a competitive level and bring position specific skills in a primary position as well as secondary positional skill knowledge. Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a coaching staff is important.
Coaching requires irregular hours of availability and commitment. The successful candidate must be available evenings and weekends with some weekday availability required as well as the ability to travel out of province and potentially out of country.
Please submit a cover letter and resume including softball experience as a coach and/or player. Closing date for Applications is March 12th 4:00pm. Only those applicants who will be interviewed will be contacted.
General Description
The Assistant coach will assist the Head Coach and Team Manager in preparation for the 2029 Summer Games. Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach the primary role of this position is:
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Participate in Canada Games program ID camps, selections camps and
competitive tours
2. Teach assigned technical and mechanics/skills in designated area in
collaboration with Head Coach input.
3. Track and record identified statistics on a game-by-game basis and have
available as required for head coach
4. Provide input to head coach on daily training activities
5. Serve as on-field coach or bench coach
6. Provide written assessment as required ranking athletes based on strengths and
weaknesses.
7. Scout provincial, regional events and assist with Talent Identification
camp/clinics/tournaments as directed
8. Participate in professional development activities as determined by Head Coach
9. Participate in end of season debrief meeting
10.Other duties as assigned
Expected High Performing Behaviors
• Strong desire to excel at whatever task is at hand, seeking to achieve high levels
of professionalism and quality standards
• Challenges opinions in a positive and respectful manner
• States own views assertively
• Prompt response to all forms of communication within a timely manner
• Actively co-operates to accommodate and implement change as required
• Seeks out opportunities to improve knowledge and skills
• Takes initiative, challenge traditional assumptions
• Participate in professional development activities as determined by Head Coach
budget permitting
Evaluation
Assistant Coaches will be evaluated by the Head Coach in the areas of:
• Active participation in staff meetings and athlete sessions
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletes and staff and achieve predetermined outcomes
• Timeliness of report writing skills in assigned area of expertise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Technical Expertise and Game Sense
• Overall performance by the team/athletes in specifically assigned areas
Please use this link to Apply - Application link
