Introduction

As part of the Tottenham-Beeton District Minor Softball Association’s (TBDMSA) commitment to communication, transparency and organizational structure, this is an excerpt from our Association's Job Description Guide that was created to identify key positions within the organization.  Each position details an overview of the job, required skills to perform the job along with some minimal expectations.  These descriptions are meant to act as guidelines to help this volunteer-based organization with the day-to-day operations as well as sustainability for the recruitment and retention of volunteers.

Head Coach

Overview

The Softball Head Coach is responsible for training the players on the sport's rules and regulations, advancing their batting, throwing, and running skills, ensuring they are playing to the best of their abilities, instructing in relevant skills, and encouraging.  They are the main point of contact for the team and act as a liaison between the Association and team.

Required Skills

·         Passion for sport and youth.

·         Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.

·         Moderate to strong knowledge of softball rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

·         Leadership and motivational skills.

·         Confidence.

·         Ability to act under pressure.

·         Anxiety control.

·         Composure, self-awareness and self-regulation.

·         Competitiveness in the spirit of the Association.

·         Sense of fair play and sportsmanship.

·         Focus.

·         Belief in positive thinking and constructive criticism.

·         Mentorship.

·         Ability to operate e-mail, MS Word and MS Excel (or equilivant).

·         Lifting and installation of game-day equipment including bases, bats, balls.

·         Completing a game-day line-up.

·         Access to travel to games and practices.

Expected Commitment Levels

·         Attendance of all games and practices.

·         Attendance of Association special events including Coach Orientation, Equipment Pick-up/Drop-Off days, opening weekend and year-end playoff tournament.

Assistant Coach

Overview

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.  The Assistant Coach will assess player's skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the Head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the athletes.

Required Skills

·         Passion for sport and youth.

·         Moderate organizational, communication and time management skills.

·         Moderate knowledge of softball rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

·         Leadership and motivational skills.

·         Confidence.

·         Ability to act under pressure.

·         Anxiety control.

·         Composure, self-awareness and self-regulation.

·         Competitiveness in the spirit of the Association.

·         Sense of fair play and sportsmanship.

·         Focus.

·         Belief in positive thinking and constructive criticism.

·         Lifting and installation of game-day equipment including bases, bats, balls.

·         Access to travel to games and practices.

Expected Commitment Levels

·         Attendance of the majority of games and practices.

·         Attendance of the majority of Association special events including opening weekend and year-end playoff tournament.

Team Manager

Overview

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Team Manager will act as liaison between parents and coaches. They will prepare a team list showing names/phone numbers/e-mails of players and parents. The Team Manager will collect all medical forms, if required, from parents and keep handy at each game.  They may be responsible for advising parents and players the team of schedule(s) for games, practices etc.

Required Skills

·         Passion for sport and youth.

·         Moderate organizational, communication and time management skills.

·         Moderate knowledge of softball rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

·         Sense of fair play and sportsmanship.

·         Ability to operate e-mail, MS Word and MS Excel (or equilivant).

·         Access to travel to games and practices.

Expected Commitment Levels                                                                              

·         Attendance of the majority of games and practices.

·         Attendance of the majority of Association special events including opening weekend and year-end playoff tournament.