Softball Assistant coach - Columbia

Softball Assistant Coach – Columbia High School (2025‑26)

Reports To: Head Coach

Summary: To motivate and develop each athlete’s skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, in‑school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out‑of‑school functions.
• Assist with organizing practice schedules and game rosters.
• Assist with assigning positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play.
• Attend out‑of‑school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in softball.
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players.
• Arrange transportation, scheduling, and coordination of officials and other arrangements for competitions with the athletics and activities director.
• Ensure the safety of the students, maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities, and ensure safety equipment is used correctly.
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district’s concussion policy.
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate and have had any necessary physical examinations.
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members.
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional even when tension is high.
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play.
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
• Assist with responsibility of collection of funds.
• Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, and operators of non‑district facilities used for practice or competition as appropriate.
• Assist the head coach with maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check‑up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork.
• Assist with training and assigning duties to team managers and direct event volunteers, if applicable.
• Assist with the evaluation of the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development through attendance at professional meetings and by reading professional publications.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession and to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics.
• Seek assistance if emergencies arise.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Inter­scholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred.
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of softball, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
• Related experience as determined by the Board.
• Ability to foster and sustain students’ interest in the activity and promote skill development.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Work well with students, staff, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.