Assistant High School Softball Coach: Build Teams & Skills

Ogden Community School District; Ogden (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogden Community School District is seeking an Assistant High School Softball Coach to support the head coach in developing student-athletes and building a positive team culture at Ogden High School. The role involves planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting growth of the softball program within a small-school setting.

The successful candidate will work with student-athletes to develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while adhering to district and IGHSAU policies.

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.
• Ability to promote a positive, competitive and student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with planning and implementing practices, preparing for games, and managing team activities.
• Teach and develop softball fundamentals and game strategy.
• Promote a positive team culture built on effort, accountability and sportsmanship.
• Build relationships with student-athletes and be a positive role model.
• Support player development and team chemistry through off-season and in-season workouts.
• Communicate professionally with players, coaches, parents, staff and administrators.
• Assist with game-day duties, equipment, field maintenance and other program tasks.

Skills

Softball fundamentals

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Education

Coaching certification (Iowa)

Job description

Ogden Community School District is seeking an Assistant High School Softball Coach to support the head coach in developing student-athletes and building a positive team culture at Ogden High School. The role involves planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting growth of the softball program within a small-school setting.

The successful candidate will work with student-athletes to develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while adhering to district and IGHSAU policies.