Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach

Sylvania; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Lebanon School District in Lebanon, PA, is seeking an Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach to mentor student-athletes, develop individual skills and implement team strategies.

The role requires strong communication, commitment to equity, and the ability to work evenings and weekends while maintaining an organized offseason program that supports year-round progress and team readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience (head coaching preferred)
• Proven coaching techniques and in-depth knowledge, including rules, strategies, and district and PIAA regulations
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to foster effective relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and governing bodies
• Commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
• Ability to assess and develop players and coaches
• Professional demeanor and motivational leadership
• Effective communicator with strong human relations skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to uphold school policies and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Availability to meet with students and parents outside of instructional hours
• A head coach/assistant coach must be dedicated to organizing and maintaining a structured off-season workout program that supports the ongoing development of their athletes. This involves planning and supervising conditioning, skill-building, and strength training sessions to ensure progress throughout the year and team readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, mentoring, and guiding student-athletes in individual skill development and team strategies.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, ensuring safety and well-being of players.
• Representing the school professionally at all times.
• Plan and supervise conditioning, skill-building, and strength training during off-season.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Equity and inclusion

Flexible schedule

Knowledge of rules and strategies

Relationship building

Student development

Organizational skills

Motivational leadership

Off-season program planning

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach

Job Goal: This position involves coaching, mentoring, and guiding student-athletes in individual skill development and team strategies.The coach will also be responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, ensuring the safety and well-being of players, and always representing the school professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience (head coaching preferred)
• Proven coaching techniques and in-depth knowledge, including rules, strategies, and district and PIAA regulations
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to foster effective relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and governing bodies
• Commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
• Ability to assess and develop players and coaches
• Professional demeanor and motivational leadership
• Effective communicator with strong human relations skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to uphold school policies and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Availability to meet with students and parents outside of instructional hours
• A head coach/assistant coach must be dedicated to organizing and maintaining a structured off-season workout program that supports the ongoing development of their athletes. This involves planning and supervising conditioning, skill-building, and strength training sessions to ensure progress throughout the year and team readiness.

Application Process

• All required clearances must comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s mandated criteria for hire.

Application Deadline

The position will remain open until the appropriate candidate is selected.

The Lebanon School District is an equal-opportunity employer.

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