Coach - Softball - Assistant HS

Indianola High School; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianola High School in Indianola, IA seeks an Athletic Coach (Assistant) to support the head coach in instruction, game planning, and athlete development. This role emphasizes on-site duties, discipline, and promoting a positive athletic environment for student-athletes.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and previous coaching experience. Certification and ongoing professional development are expected, with responsibilities spanning practices, games, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructional drills and game strategy.
• Assess players' skills and communicate progress to the head coach.
• Supervise athletes during practices and contests.
• Attend staff meetings and related scouting assignments.
• Model sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct.
• Prepare for practices and help with conditioning programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Starting Date: May 3, 2027

Job Description

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title: Athletic Coach (Assistant)

Department: Activities

Reports To: Activities Director, Principal

SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ICSD School Board and is responsible for its implementation.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
• Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Arrive before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.
• Never leave practices, games or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
• Maintains good public relations with the media, Booster Club, and volunteers.
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition. Be able to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.

KNOWLEDGE is required of sport rules and strategies. Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game and the needs and ability levels of the team and players. Assists in the teaching of fundamental philosophy for activity or sport.

ABILITY is required to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual and team skill development that makes up the game. Ability is also required to plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations and assists in supervision plan to ensure the safety and welfare of students at all time. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicate in a professional manner; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES: WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, standing and/or walking. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing; occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree is desired.

REQUIRED TESTING:

None specified

CERTIFICATIONS:

Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Maintain required teaching certification

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Grade:

Certified Salary Schedule

Coach - Softball - Assistant HS

Indianola Community School District Indianola High School - Indianola, Iowa

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Nov 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: May 3, 2027

Job Description

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title: Athletic Coach (Assistant)

Department: Activities

Reports To: Activities Director, Principal

SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ICSD School Board and is responsible for its implementation.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
• Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Arrive before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.
• Never leave practices, games or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
• Maintains good public relations with the media, Booster Club, and volunteers.
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition. Be able to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.

KNOWLEDGE is required of sport rules and strategies. Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game and the needs and ability levels of the team and players. Assists in the teaching of fundamental philosophy for activity or sport.

ABILITY is required to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual and team skill development that makes up the game. Ability is also required to plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations and assists in supervision plan to ensure the safety and welfare of students at all time. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicate in a professional manner; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES: WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, standing and/or walking. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing; occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree is desired.

REQUIRED TESTING:

None specified

CERTIFICATIONS:

Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Maintain required teaching certification

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Grade:

Certified Salary Schedule

POSITION TYPE: Coaching/Activities

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan Sweeney , Activities Director
• Indianola High School
• Phone: [phone] x2004
• Email: [e-mail]