Assistant High School Softball Coach

Ogden Community School District; Town of Ogden (NY); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Ogden Community School District in Ogden, IA, is seeking an Assistant High School Softball Coach to support the head coach in developing student-athletes, planning practices, and promoting a positive team culture.

The role emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and student growth, with duties including teaching fundamentals, coordinating game-day activities, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment for players.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and work with other coaches.

Responsabilités

• Assist head coach with planning and implementing practices and preparing for games.
• Teach and develop hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, base running, and game strategy based on players' strengths.
• Help establish a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes and serve as a positive role model.
• Support player development, team chemistry, and program-wide success through off-season and in-season workouts.
• Communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Assist with game-day duties, equipment, field maintenance, and related tasks.
• Promote participation and growth of softball at high school and youth levels.
• Supervise student-athletes and maintain a safe environment during activities.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Teamwork

Formation

Coaching Certification/Authorization

Description du poste

Position Information

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Ogden Middle School/High School

Job Title: Assistant High School Softball Coach

Position Summary

Ogden Community School District is seeking a motivated, positive, and team-oriented individual to serve as an Assistant High School Softball Coach. The successful candidate will assist the head coach in developing student-athletes, building a positive team culture, and promoting the growth and success of the softball program.

This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small-school environment where relationships, teamwork, school pride, and student development are important parts of the athletic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices, preparing for games, and managing team activities.
• Teach and develop fundamental softball skills, including hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, base running, and game strategy, based on individual strengths and needs.
• Help establish and maintain a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture built on effort, accountability, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes and serve as a positive role model.
• Support the head coach in promoting player development, team chemistry, and program-wide success through both off-season and in-season workouts.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with players, coaches, parents, school staff, and administrators.
• Assist with game-day responsibilities, equipment management, field maintenance, and other duties related to the softball program.
• Help promote participation, enthusiasm, and the continued growth of softball at the high school and youth levels.
• Supervise student-athletes and maintain a safe environment during practices, games, and team activities.
• Follow all district policies, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rules, and applicable school and district coaching requirements.
• Support the overall mission and values of Ogden Community School District.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and work collaboratively with other coaches.
• Ability to promote a positive, competitive, and student-centered environment.
• Previous softball coaching or playing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet all district requirements for employment, training, and coaching certification.
• Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Endorsement

Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, [e-mail].