Assistant Coach, Varsity Softball

Kamehameha Schools; Keaau (HI); On-site; USD 4,700 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is seeking an Assistant Coach for Varsity Softball. This temporary seasonal role runs during the 2026-2027 school year with duties from February to May. The position offers a stipend paid at season end, and requires strong coaching skills and Hawaiian cultural awareness.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, teaching skills, and promoting sportsmanship while coordinating with staff and families. Evening/weekend hours are common.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate to students, staff, and parents.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of sport rules, strategies and skills and coaches athletes accordingly.
• Organizes safe, well-planned practices and games with the coaching staff.
• Maintains ethical conduct and positive role modeling for student-athletes.
• Fosters sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for officials and game rules.
• Ensures student-athlete medical and academic eligibility and handles administrative tasks.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Tools

NFHS resources

Job description

Employee Type

Temporary Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Recruiting Start Date

08-31-2026

Job Posting Title

Assistant Coach, Varsity Softball

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

The Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is seeking an assistant coach to support their varsity softball team. This is a temporary, seasonal position for the 2026-2027 school year with seasonal dates between February and May.

This position is paid a one-time stipend of $4,739.00 at the end of the season.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sport including knowledge of all rules and regulations; skills, tactics and techniques. Translates sports knowledge to athletes and develops and evaluates athlete's and team's performance and progress. Teaches individual and team skills to athletes. Identifies observable outcomes besides just winning and losing. Assists athletes to reach their full potential. Has the ability and patience to develop athletes. Addresses athletes' individual needs (not at the expense of the entire team).
• Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively and efficiently. Prepares team for games/matches/meets.
• Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the athletes. Respects athletes and motivates and inspires players. Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with athletes.
• Develops team concept in student-athletes within values-driven framework of the KS organization. Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials. Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts. Addresses each player as part of a team.
• Assists athletes to reach their full potential. Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
• Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly. (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements). Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate. Gets appropriate results to school and media timely. Promotes program in the local and state communities.

Position Requirements

A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements listed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching.
• National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a variety of individuals to include students, coaches, other KS staff, physicians, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Previous coaching experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends on a frequent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Various high school or collegiate athletic participation
• High school or collegiate coaching experience
• Sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Christian values.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Activity such as walking, standing, dancing, running, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, etc.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Pay Range

This position is paid via stipend, please refer to the notes in the Job Summary for pay expectations for this role.

Compensation And Benefits

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii