Assistant Softball Coach

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for Kennedy High School to lead and manage the spring season. The role involves coaching the team, coordinating practices and travel to events, and enforcing district athletic policies.

Availability is 3:00–6:30 pm on weekdays, March through May, with some Saturdays. Ideal candidates have softball playing or coaching background and strong communication skills to support athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or playing experience in softball.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members, and students.
• Understanding of and agreement with the Bloomington Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
• Plan, accompany, and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.

Responsibilities

• Availability from 3:00 - 6:30 pm weekdays from March - May including some Saturdays.
• Previous softball playing and coaching experience.
• Willingness to work with athletes of all softball backgrounds and skill sets.
• Willingness to collaborate with the head coach and other parties on all aspects of the team.

Skills

Softball experience

Job description

• Position Type Assistant Softball Coach
• Location Kennedy High School
• Season Dates Spring
• Practices Monday - Saturday

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prior coaching or playing experience in softball.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members, and students.
• Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
• Understanding of and agreement with the Bloomington Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
• Plan, accompany, and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times and establish activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Bloomington Public Schools as they pertain to the respective sport.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Duties

• Availability from 3:00 - 6:30 pm weekdays from March - May including some Saturdays.
• Previous softball playing and coaching experience.
• Willingness to work with athletes of all softball backgrounds and skill sets.
• Willingness to collaborate with the head coach and other parties on all aspects of the team
• Focus and passion for helping athletes build their skills and knowledge of the sport.

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