Assistant Softball Coach

Shenandoah Community School District; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Shenandoah Community School District is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the High School Assistant Softball Coach for the 2027 summer season and beyond. You will help plan practices, teach fundamentals, and guide players toward academic accountability and sportsmanship.

The role involves pre-game preparation, in-game adjustments, and post-game discussions, while ensuring athlete safety and compliance with school and league rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience coaching at high school travel ball level preferred.
• Valid state coaching license/permit or eligibility to obtain before season start.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required.
• Mandatory state trainings: concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing daily practices and game strategies.
• Provide instruction on softball fundamentals, positioning, and technique.
• Support players’ physical, mental, and emotional growth while promoting academics and sportsmanship.
• Assist with pre-game prep, lineup management, in-game adjustments, and post-game debriefs.
• Ensure health and safety of student-athletes during practices, games, and travel.

Skills

Coaching

Student-athlete development

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Concussion in Sports training

Job description

Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified applicants for a High School Assistant Softball Coach for the 2027 summer season and beyond.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing daily practices and game strategies. Provide direct instruction on softball fundamentals, positioning, and technique.
• Support the physical, mental, and emotional growth of players while promoting academic accountability and sportsmanship.
• Assist with pre-game preparation, lineup management, in-game tactical adjustments, and post-game debriefs.
• Ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes during practices, games, and team travel. Maintain awareness of injury protocols, hydration, and environmental conditions.
• Help manage equipment inventory, setup/breakdown of practice fields, and proper care of athletic facilities.
• Assist with administrative duties, team travel logistics, scorekeeping, and communication as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Maintain full compliance with all school board policies, league rules, and state athletic association regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Prior playing or coaching experience at the high school travel ball level preferred.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Valid state coaching license/permit (or eligibility to obtain prior to the start of the season).
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Mandatory state training certifications (e.g., Concussion in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention).

Reports to:

• Athletic Director