2026-2027: Assistant Softball Coach (Fast Pitch) @ Hermiston High School

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Assistant Softball Coach (Fast Pitch) @ Hermiston High School

Hermiston School District HERMISTON HIGH SCHOOL - Hermiston, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5881425

Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Feb 22, 2027

Hermiston School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Softball (Fast Pitch) Coach at Hermiston High School.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional coach who has demonstrated the abilities, skills, and knowledge to lead a quality softball program.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful head/assistant softball coaching experience
• Must possess a current working knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of softball

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate professional growth and development
• Must demonstrate an understanding of training related to the sport of softball
• Must have an understanding and ability to work with and develop a program from youth through high school

Personal Traits:

• Has a positive attitude and is an inspiring and enthusiastic leader
• Is a team player dedicated to excellence in all phases of the educational program
• Has the ability to plan effectively and is well organized
• Has the ability to communicate effectively
• Has a caring attitude and sensitivity toward people
• Has time and willingness to work with youth and community program

About the School:

Hermiston High School educates a growing population, serving ~1600 students grades 9-12, with over 140 dedicated teachers and support staff members. The principal is supported by three assistant principals, an athletic director, and a dean of students.

The largest high school in all of Eastern Oregon, Hermiston provides a robust offering of content courses as well as a variety of elective curriculums that are tied to regional college degrees, certificates, and programs. Annually, over 5000 college credits are earned across six recognized Programs of Study through partnerships with various community colleges and institutions of higher education, instructed on campus by qualified HHS staff.

Performance across the disciplines has been strong, where Hermiston High School students perform at or above the state average and consistently outperform schools of similar constitution. An extremely low drop-out rate, one of the highest completion rates in the state, and a culture towards “Destination College” has been well established where nearly 60% of high school graduates attend 2 and 4 year institutions following graduation.

The newer, ~300,000 square foot campus, is exceptionally well-maintained and boasts some 70 classrooms, 9 computer labs, media center, student fitness complex, comprehensive CTE and fine arts facilities, an on-site alternative school, and a robust online learning program. A new $5.0M sports facility recently lauded as “The Best Prep Stadium in Oregon (Oregon Live, 2014),