2026-2027 Coach - Head 8th Grade Softball - CMS

Christiansburg Middle School; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental pay per season

Job summary

Christiansburg Middle School in Christiansburg, VA, is seeking a Head Coach for 8th grade softball for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning an athlete-first program, ensuring safety, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship while maintaining high academic standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, ASEP and NFHS concussion training, and strong communication with stakeholders. Supplemental pay is provided per season; on-site attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of VHSL Basic course (ASEP) before coaching duties start.
• NFHS Concussion in Sports course required before coaching duties start.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a high-quality athletic program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and safety.
• Monitor athletes' academics to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators; motivate students.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Reliability

Punctuality

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASEP course (VHSL Basic Virginia High School League)

NFHS Concussion in Sports course

Job description

2026-2027 Coach - Head 8th Grade Softball - CMS

Montgomery County School District [VA] Christiansburg Middle School - Christiansburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5902295

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for a Head 8th grade Softball Coach position that is available at Christiansburg Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high-quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) course and test entitled “Basic Virginia High School League Course” accessible at http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/VHSL.cfm prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS (there is a fee associated with this course). Courses completed before 2009 do not satisfy this requirement.
• Successful completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports course accessible at www.nfhs.org prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS (there is no fee associated with this course)
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

SUPPLEMENTAL: $1,869.00 - $2,716.08 PER SEASON; depending on experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

[phone]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,869 to $2,716.08 Supplemental

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Pauley , Athletic Director
• Christiansburg Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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