Assistant Coach - Softball

HIGGINS HIGH; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Higgins High in Marrero, LA is seeking an Assistant Coach for softball to support the head coach in developing team skills and organizing practice plans. The role emphasizes leadership, sportsmanship, and adherence to district and league regulations while engaging with student athletes, families, and school staff.

The position is part-time and requires after-school hours, some weekend work, and a commitment to maintaining records, coordinating equipment, and assisting with safety and eligibility

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate and LHSAA coaching eligibility.
• Experience coaching high school baseball/softball.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in supervision of the baseball/softball program.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Promote sportsmanship and public relations in school/community.
• Ensure student athletes have current physicals and insurance as required.
• Participate in professional development and comply with district rules.
• Maintain rosters, schedules, and incident/reporting documentation.

Skills

Coaching baseball/softball

Communication skills

Leadership

First aid

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CECP/LHSAA coaching credentials

CDL Class B with endorsements

Job description

Assistant Coach - Softball

Jefferson Parish Schools HIGGINS HIGH - Marrero, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5935621

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head baseball/softball coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire baseball/softball program, as well as in the provision of leadership to baseball/softball personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the baseball/softball program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the baseball/softball program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and or appropriate administrator. Skills and Qualifications:
• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator. Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic baseball/softball fundamentals.
• Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for baseball/softball.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific. Desirable

Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in baseball/softball preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in baseball/softball.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of baseball/softball injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Dillon , Principal
• HIGGINS HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]