Assitant Varsity Softball Coach

Central High; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Central High in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant Varsity Softball Coach to support student-athletes in skill development and personal growth. The role works with the Athletic Director and Principal to align with district policies while promoting discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem.

We welcome candidates with excellent communication skills, softball/coaching experience, and First aid/CPR knowledge to create a positive team environment and ensure a safe, engaging season for

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required.
• Softball and/or coaching experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players.
• Develop the skills of players specific to softball.
• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship.
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image.
• Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group.
• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics.
• Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct.
• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences.
• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players.
• Model good sportsmanship always.
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
• Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Softball coaching experience

First aid CPR

Job description

Assitant Varsity Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891491
Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assitant Varsity Softball Coach
Central High

Reports To: Athletic Director and Principal

Salary: As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association.

Job Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
• Softball and/or coaching experience preferred
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
• Develop the skills of players specific tosoftball
• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director
• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
• Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group
• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
• Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct
• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences
• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
• Model good sportsmanship always
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
• Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. Travel may be required.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]