Girls Softball Coach - Joseph Badger Local Schools

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Job : 5957558

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Coaching

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must possess integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness, and exemplify high moral character.
• Must serve as a positive role model who utilizes respectful, developmentally appropriate, and effective coaching strategies.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to organize, manage, and supervise assistant coaches and program personnel.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism and engage in continuous professional growth.
• Previous head coaching experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to both academic achievement and athletic excellence for all student-athletes, including monitoring and communicating academic eligibility requirements.
• Must have outstanding communication skills with student-athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators.
• Must be a teacher of the sport and demonstrate a willingness to commit to the development of the program both in and out of season.
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop and implement effective practice plans, competitive strategies, and long-term program goals.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to student-athlete safety, including knowledge of injury prevention, concussion protocols, emergency procedures, and proper softball-specific training techniques.
• Must promote and maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with OHSAA rules, league regulations, and district policies.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills and dependability in meeting schedules, deadlines, and program responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with the administration, activities director, teachers/staff, parents/families, other coaches and programs, and the board-approved booster organization.
• Must hold a valid State of Ohio Pupil Activity Permit and meet all requirements necessary to maintain the permit.
• Must successfully complete BCI/FBI background checks and drug testing as required.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as the head of the entire softball program, including coordination and oversight of all sub-varsity and youth feeder programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive K12 softball program that aligns with the high school's philosophy, terminology, and style of play.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to youth and middle school coaches to ensure consistency in skill development, fundamentals, and program expectations.
• Organize and/or oversee youth camps, clinics, leagues, and offseason development opportunities to promote participation and long-term program growth.
• Collaborate with community organizations, recreation leagues, and youth softball organizations to strengthen relationships and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of youth development initiatives and make adjustments to improve player progression into the high school program.
• Must hold a valid Ohio Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit, CPR/First Aid Certification, Concussion Training, Ohio Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Training and Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
• Displays appropriate appearance, behavior, and language during games and practices.
• Reflects a positive attitude and uses sound, consistent judgments when making decisions.
• Ability to motivate athletes.
• Prior coaching…