Assistant Coach (Softball)

Allentown School District; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Assistant Coach for Softball, responsible for coaching and enhancing student participation in athletic programs. The role focuses on promoting physical well-being, building self-confidence, and fostering a positive school environment. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship. Required documents include a Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, and a School Personnel Health Record. Join us in enriching the school culture and supporting student development through athletics.

Qualifications

• Participation in sports and extracurricular activities is beneficial for children's development.
• Experience or interest in coaching or athletic programs.
• Ability to promote teamwork and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching the softball team and organizing activities.
• Enhance school spirit and promote a positive school climate.
• Ensure student participation in sports is aligned with their interests.

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/ Clubs & Activities/ EPED/ Coaching

Date Posted: 1/16/2026

Assistant Coach (Softball)

Participation in sports and extracurricular activities has far-ranging benefits that touch on many aspects of a child's development. High participation in activities, where students are engaged beyond the school day, has the ability to enrich the overall school culture and climate, foster stronger school spirit and increase academic performance.

The vision for the Allentown School District Athletics Department is to ensure that the athletic program is an integral component of the educational program, providing participants with an opportunity to promote physical well-being, enhance self-confidence, build school spirit and promote a positive school climate while learning values such as teamwork and sportsmanship. ASD athletic programs should be designed to meet students' interests and abilities, and be varied in scope to attract wide participation.

Documents Needed

• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprinting – unless otherwise indicated, only results from the Department of Education will be accepted.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires each new school district employee to submit a School Personnel Health Record, completed by a licensed physician.
• At a minimum, the completed School Health Record form must reflect the results of a recent physical examination and tuberculin testing.