Elementary Softball Coach (Various Locations)

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City School District - KCMO is seeking an Elementary Softball Coach to lead practices and contests at multiple school locations in Kansas City, Missouri. The role focuses on developing student-athletes, upholding district goals, and promoting safe, ethical play.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams per MSHSAA standards, attending required sessions, organizing practices, ensuring transportation and facilities readiness, and safeguarding players.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coaching philosophy and sport-specific techniques.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and understanding eligibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Attend required MSHSAA sessions and implement athletic standards.
• Coordinate program logistics and supervise students at practices and contests.
• Assist with transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Organize regular practice sessions to develop student-athletes' potential.
• Emphasize safety and up-to-date training/injury management procedures.
• Model sportsmanship and ethical conduct at all times.
• Ensure systematic return of equipment per department handbook.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through clinics and publications.

Skills

Coaching

MSHSAA standards knowledge

Student-athlete development

Safety procedures

Job description

Elementary Softball Coach (Various Locations)

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885327
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Softball Coach

Salary Grade: $1,000/season

Department: Athletics

Locations: Pitcher, James, Garcia, Banneker, Whittier, Trailwoods, ACCPA, Faxon, FLA

Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

Position Summary:

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.

• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.
• District level mtgs –4hrs;
• School level mtgs - 3hrs;
• Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: seasonal

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $1,000 to $1,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required