Middle School Softball Coach

Position Overview

Position Type:
Stipend/Part-Time

Reports To:

Principal and Athletic Director
Season:
Spring (with off-season duties)

Bland County Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Varsity Head Softball Coach to lead and inspire our student-athletes. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the high school softball program, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, and promoting excellence in character, academics, and athletics. This role requires a strong leader who can develop players' skills while instilling values of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.

• Program Leadership & Development:
  Provide overall leadership for Middle School levels, ensuring consistency in philosophy and skill development.
• Coaching & Instruction:
  Plan, organize, and conduct effective practice sessions and games, providing instruction in fundamental skills, advanced strategies, and physical conditioning.
• Student-Athlete Welfare & Mentorship:
  Act as a positive role model and mentor, monitoring student‑athlete academic progress, behavior, and well‑being, while enforcing all school and team rules.
• Compliance & Administration:
  Ensure full compliance with all State League (e.g., Virginia High School League (VHSL)) and school district rules and regulations. Manage inventory of equipment and uniforms, assist with scheduling, and organize team meetings and fundraising efforts.
• Communication & Community Relations:
  Maintain effective and professional communication with players, parents, assistant coaches, school administration, and the media to build support and promote the program.

• Experience:
  
  Head coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge:
  Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of softball.
• Certifications:
  • State‑specific coaching certification (e.g., VHSL certification) required.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate a diverse group of student‑athletes.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel to away games.

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