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 Scope of Responsibilities: + 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/Softball 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/Softball 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/Softball + 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 Work Schedule The work schedule shall be set by the Head of Eagle Club Baseball/Softball in conjunction with the SAS School Eagle Activities and Athletics office and will be structured to ensure smooth overall program operations. 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 of Softball Coaching experience at the 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 Required SAS Health, Safety, and Safeguarding Protocols: + Ensure that program areas, equipment, and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner. + Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor or the person responsible for those items at your site + Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to managing visitors and guests at our facilities + Complete all child safeguarding training as required