Assistant Coach - Softball (Hawthorne HS)

Centinela Valley Union High School District; United States; On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking an Assistant Coach - Softball for Hawthorne/Lawndale High School to support varsity and lower-level teams. You will assist the Head Coach, supervise players, and help implement game plans with a focus on development and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include field prep, player assessment, and maintaining equipment/be responsible for safety and discipline in line with CIF and district policies.

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching the sport in which applying for.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
• Ability to meet all CIF Coaching requirements and certifications.
• Ability to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CIF Rules and Regulations pertaining to the sport applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote growth in skills, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach.
• Use instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve student-athletes.
• Assess players' skills and progress.
• Support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach.
• Enforce discipline and protect student-athletes during contests, practice, and trips.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Accountability

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Hawthorne High School
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026 by 5pm

Assistant Coach - Softball

Duration

2026-2027 School Year

Location(s)

Lawndale High School

Compensation

• Coaching stipend per Collective Bargaining Agreement for current employees
• Coaching stipend of $4,476 per season for walk-on coaches

Description

Under the direction of the Principal or their designee, responsible for coaching assisting a Varsity team, supporting development of lower level teams, and performing related duties as required. For the 2025-2026 school year, note the following:

• Support Head Coach in development of multiple levels
• Responsible for supervision of players

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Experience playing or coaching the sport in which applying for
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies
• Ability to meet all CIF Coaching requirements and certifications
• Ability to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Knowledge of CIF Rules and Regulations pertaining to the sport applying

Desirable Qualification(s)

• At least two years of experience as a varsity coach at the high school, college, or professional level in the sport applying for
• Experience as a college or professional athlete
• Demonstrated success with the development of a team with high academic achievement

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in supervision and preparation of players in the program. Assistant Coaches are required to follow the game plan and expectations set by the Head Coach and support the aspects of the program as assigned by the Head Coach. Assistant Coaches must abide by rules and regulations set forth by the CIF and by Centinela Valley Union High School District, as well as the athletic administration.

Job Specifications

• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
• Assess players' skills
• Support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes)
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District and program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Certificates

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.

Skills

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
• The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.

Attributes

• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.

Certificates

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific
• NFHS Concussion in Sports (every 2 years)
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every 2 years)
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (every 2 years)

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Principal /Athletic Director, Head Coach

The District's academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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