Assistant HS Softball Coach

Phoenixville Area School District; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking an Assistant Varsity HS Softball Coach to support the Head Coach in training student-athletes and fostering their development.

Ideal candidates will inspire and mentor students, ensure safety, and uphold the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. A background in coaching is preferred, along with successful completion of required background checks.

Qualifications

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college.
• Evidence of coaching experience preferred.
• Provide satisfactory results on State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Softball Coach with the Program.
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off the field.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Participate in clinics and other programs to improve coaching performance.

Skills

Ability to motivate and inspire others

Ability to serve as a positive role model

Demonstrate knowledge of skills associated with this activity

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Education

High school or college-level coaching experience

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 6/1/2026

Location: Phoenixville Area High School

Assistant Varsity HS Softball Coach (JV)

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Softball Coach with the Program.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, supervising, and training beginners and advanced student‑athletes to compete in Softball.
• Motivate and mentor student‑athletes both on and off the field.
• Commit to building relationships with student‑athletes and have a willingness to coach and mentor them academically and athletically.
• Instruct student‑athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Guide student‑athletes toward the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of student‑athletes.
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
• Cooperate in a timely manner with the School Athletic Office and the District Athletic Department regarding requests for pertinent information that might be periodically required.
• Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Model the behavior expected of our student‑athletes, including timeliness to practices, positivity, enthusiasm, respect, and constructive criticism while upholding program disciplines.
• Set a positive example and maintain suitable sideline conduct, including appropriate language, at all times.
• Dress appropriately at all practices and games.
• Provide all applicable in‑season training rules and any that apply to out‑of‑season conduct to team members in writing before the season starts, and follow due‑process procedures when violations occur.
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meet all criteria listed in the job description.
• Be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, and PIAA.
• Assist with scheduling and completing a full season of contests, including state‑tournament games.
• Assist with pre‑season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations.
• Participate in clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participate in school events (e.g., Awards Night, Athletic Boosters Meetings).
• Show physical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and use good judgment in decision‑making.
• Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
• Be competent in techniques of the sport, with players responding positively to directions given.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Be well‑versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport, and constantly seek ways to improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
• Use innovative coaching techniques and ideas in addition to proven methods.
• Ensure the team is well prepared for opponents.
• Motivate the team to meet or exceed their goals and stress the value of acceptable behavior by each student‑athlete.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills / Essential Functions

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate knowledge of skills associated with this activity.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Training / Certifications

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of high school or college‑level coaching experience is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on a State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Type of Contract

Seasonal

Salary

Coaching stipend per CBA

Reports To

Athletic Director and the Varsity Girls Head Softball Coach