2026/2027 Assistant Softball Coach

1220 - Lincoln College Prep.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 3,800 - 5,200; 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 school year. This seasonal, part-time role starts immediately and offers a $4,500 per season stipend.

The coach will develop student-athletes, ensure compliance with MSHSAA standards, supervise practices and contests, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sport philosophy and coaching methods.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles and Sports First Aid.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete growth and eligibility rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sport with a full team in line with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards from the MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide transportation, facilities, officials and game management information.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions to develop athletes' potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and injury management procedures.
• Demonstrate sportsmanship and professional conduct during practices and contests.
• Assist in returning school equipment per KCMSD handbook.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics/publications.
• Complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.

Skills

Coaching philosophy

MSHSAA coaching

Student-athlete development

Job description

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2026/2027 Assistant Softball Coach

Kansas City School District - KCMO 1220 - Lincoln College Prep. - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

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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• Board of Education - Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]

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