Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 2/16/2026
• Location:
  
  High School

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

• Teaches participants in the assigned fundamentals and skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facilities or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains and reports accurate statistics, record, and results of the season as directed by the head coach.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees consequences for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as directed by the head coach.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, participant handbooks and similar paperwork as directed by the head coach.
• Promotes a positive image of the program and the District.
• Assists the head coach in developing a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and general public about the athletic program.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Stay current in certifications and training needed to perform duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Quality of Work (Work is correct, precise, and neat; confidentiality is maintained, as job requires; work product presents positive/professional appearance.)
• Quantity of work (The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; carries fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks.)
• Knowledge of job (The job and job-related responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning.)
• Creativity/Problem Solving (Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks.)
• Interpersonal Skills (Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and district's customers.)
• Dependability (Completes work in a timely fashion; reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; stable and calm in a crisis or an emergency; works independently.)
• Professional Appearance (Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and "professional.")
• Organizational Skills (Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity.)
• Technical Skills (Exhibits proficiency in and uses required computer applications to maximize efficiency.)
• Written/Verbal Communication (Convey information and ideas accurately and clearly to meet the needs of the reader, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly.)
• Managing Change/Adaptability (Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change.)
• Professional Approach (Professional, positive, and helpful approach with customers. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand customer (internal and external) requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory.)
• Flexibility (Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, technology. Willingly takes direction and will modify one's preferred way of doing things.)
• Safety (Exhibits knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures of the learning environment and follows such procedures.)

Supervise students, assigned assistants and volunteers of particular program as directed by the head coach.

High School diploma required with experience playing and coaching in applicable sport. BA degree with a major or minor in physical education or equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory is preferred. Experience in physical education, coaching, first aid, CPR and sports medicine is preferred.

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• Competency in the areas of content knowledge and strategies for the specific sport.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of conference, district and state rules in relevant sport.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a coaching team, support peer coaches, plan collaboratively, and work constructively with the coaching team to solve problems that arise.
• Possess the physical skills necessary to demonstrate techniques for the specific sport.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
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