Assistant Softball Coach | Build Skills & Team Spirit

Sylvania; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Softball Coach to plan, organize, and direct an interscholastic program that develops athletic skills, teamwork, and personal growth in student-athletes. The coach will promote safety, discipline, and academic success while following district policies and athletic regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to supervise practices, games, and travel, with a commitment to sportsmanship and positive conduct across all team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Coaching certifications per district/regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of softball rules and conditioning.
• Background checks completed as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct softball practices, games, and skill development sessions.
• Instruct student‑athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and rules of softball.
• Promote good sportsmanship, character development, and adherence to team/school expectations.
• Ensure appropriate supervision of student‑athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Develop and enforce team rules consistent with district and athletic department guidelines.
• Monitor and support the academic eligibility of student‑athletes.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and governing athletic association rules.
• Communicate effectively with student‑athletes, parents/guardians, administrators, and athletic staff.
• Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, field maintenance, and proper care of facilities.
• Supervise assistant coaches, if applicable.
• Emphasize safety, conditioning, proper technique, and injury prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

Skills

Instruct athletes

Leadership

Communication

Motivation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Discipline

Education

High school diploma or GED

Education/PE degree preferred

Coaching certifications

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Softball Coach to plan, organize, and direct an interscholastic program that develops athletic skills, teamwork, and personal growth in student-athletes. The coach will promote safety, discipline, and academic success while following district policies and athletic regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to supervise practices, games, and travel, with a commitment to sportsmanship and positive conduct across all team