2026/2027 Assistant Softball Coach

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 4,100 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City School District – KCMO 1220 Lincoln College Prep in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for the 2026/2027 season. This part-time role supports Athletics and reports to the Athletic Director.

The successful candidate will lead practices, ensure safety, adhere to MSHSAA standards, organize schedules, manage equipment, and pursue ongoing professional development through clinics and courses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coaching philosophy and program development.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and compliance with eligibility rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Supervise students at practices and contests.
• Provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions to develop student-athlete potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and injury management procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct during practices and contests with high sportsmanship.
• Assist in returning school equipment per KCMSD handbook.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Safety awareness

Ethical conduct

Education

MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course

Sports First Aid Course

Job description

2026/2027 Assistant Softball Coach

Kansas City School District - KCMO 1220 - Lincoln College Prep. - Kansas City, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5920781

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Softball Coach

Salary Grade: $4,500/season

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

Position Summary:

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development:
  • District level mtgs –4hrs;
  • School level mtgs - 3hrs;
  • Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: seasonal

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $4,500 to $4,500 Per Year

Contact Information

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