NF/Classified MS Softball Head Coach

Overview

• Loftis Middle School is a grades 6–8 school located in Hixson, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga.
• At Loftis, our work is grounded in joy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision we make.
• We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel known, valued, and challenged in a supportive and engaging environment.
• Teachers at Loftis have a strong understanding of how to use data to inform instruction, plan with intention, and collaborate within both horizontal and vertical teams to meet the diverse needs of students.
• We value reflective practice and believe that continuous growth—for both students and adults—is essential to a thriving school community.
• We are seeking educators who bring a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine love for teaching and learning.
• Our teachers understand the importance of clear procedures, strong relationships, purposeful planning, state standards, and instructional best practices—all while fostering a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Non-faculty Coaches and Classified Employee Coaches must complete the NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses prior to assuming the position.
• Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course prior to May 15, 2013, will not be required to take the NFHS courses.
• State Law (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies ) School Level AD should keep concussion Certificate- Copy on file every year.
• School Level AD should keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate- Copy on file every year.
• TSSAA/TMSAA (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies ) When applicable, completion of "Fundamentals of Coaching"- Copy on file.
• When applicable, completion of "First Aid, Health, & Safety"- Copy on file.
• NEW- When applicable, completion of “NFHS Heat Illness Prevention” course- Copy on file every year.

Link

https://nfhslearn.com/courses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&searchText=heat+ NEW- All Coaches must complete the NFHS COVID-19 Course.

Link

https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators