Coach-Assistant - Softball

Athletic Office; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain Local School District Athletic Office in Canton, Ohio is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for softball. The role supports the Head Coach in running the athletic program and provides guidance to the team, ensuring alignment with club policies and season objectives.

The position involves attending meetings, scouting trips when requested, and assisting with equipment management. Immediate start is available, with the potential for further duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Supports the Head Coach in conducting the athletic program for softball and the total athletic program.
• Shows loyalty to the coach and team, aligning with team plans and Head Coach guidance.
• Assists the Head Coach in ways most beneficial to the program and development of players.

Responsibilities

• Attends meetings with Athletic Administrator or Head Coach as requested.
• Covers scouting trips as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assists with equipment checks at season end and maintains order of gear.
• Performs other coaching-related duties as directed by Head Coach, Athletic Administrator or Principal.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Coach-Assistant - Softball

Plain Local School District Athletic Office - Canton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5963775
Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Supports the Head Coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular sport and the total athletic program.
• Is loyal to the coach and to the team. An Assistant Coach generally must give up some of his/her own thoughts to conform to the overall pattern as set forth by the Head Coach.
• Assists the Head Coach in a manner which will be most beneficial to the entire program.
• Assumes the responsibility for the development and guidance of a specific team within the total program as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Attends all meetings requested by the Athletic Administrator or Head Coach.
• Covers scouting trips requested by the Head Coach.
• Assists the Head Coach in checking in all equipment at the end of the season.
• In the absence of the Head Coach and First Assistant, if any, assumes all responsibilities herein designated as those of the Head Coach.
• Abides by the Athletic Department policies and operating procedures.
• Performs other coaching-related duties as directed by the Head Coach, Athletic Administrator or Principal.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]