Extra-Curricular JV Softball Head Coach

Alleghany High School; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Alleghany High School in Covington, VA is seeking an Extra-Curricular JV Softball Head Coach to lead the program and promote student achievement through competition.

The role focuses on instruction, team leadership, and compliance with VHSL rules, with duties including planning practices, managing gear, and coordinating with staff.

Starting immediately; part-time supplemental position reporting to the principal and activities director; includes collaboration with parents and community.

Qualifications

• Alleghany Highlands Public Schools employee (preferred).
• Knowledge of extracurricular activity (experience preferred).
• Any other requirements specified by Virginia High School League

Responsibilities

• Communicates with educational personnel, parents, students.
• Organizes coaching staff.
• Develops positive relationships with students and staff.
• Manages budget and purchasing procedures.
• Attends VHSL rules clinics.
• Teaches fundamentals and organizes practice sessions.
• Designs preseason planning and assigns managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the activities director and principal.

Skills

Physical strength

Dexterity

Extracurricular knowledge

Job description

Extra-Curricular JV Softball Head Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961511

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Coach/Extra-Curricular Activity Sponsor

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide instruction and leadership in the extracurricular program that will enhance student success individually or as a team through competition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alleghany Highlands Public Schools employee (preferred).
• Physical strength, dexterity, ability, and desire to complete required duties.
• Knowledge of extracurricular activity (experience preferred).
• Any other requirements specified by Virginia High School League

REPORTS TO: Principal (or designee) and Activities Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional and Interpersonal Relations
  • Communicates with educational personnel, parents, students, and others.
  • Cooperates with school administration
  • Develops positive rapport with all coaching staff within the school system
  • Organizes coaching staff
  • Develops positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, community, game officials, news media, and opponent
  • Employs appropriate conduct during practice
  • Attends Virginia High School League rules clinics
  • Motivates staff and players toward desired goals
  • Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, language
  • Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
  • Presents himself/herself as a positive role model for students,
  • staff, and parents
• Coaching and Related Areas
  • Organizes strategies for teaching sports skills and sports management systems.
  • Develops high caliber and quality instruction
  • Teaches fundamental skills
  • Cares for equipment and uniforms
  • Inventories all equipment
  • Disciplines team appropriately
  • Designs quality organization of practice sessions
  • Designs managers and other support personnel
  • Designs preseason planning
  • Holds a pre-practice meeting with all assistant coaches
  • Treats all assistant coaches with fairness and respect
  • Utilizes individual strengths of assistant coaches and provides opportunities for promotional growth
  • Evaluates assistants fairly using a written format to discuss individual strengths and weaknesses to foster positive growth and performance
  • Supervises managers and other support personnel
  • Manages budget
  • Follows purchasing procedures
  • Follows league, conference, and Virginia High School League policies
  • Devotes time and energy to coaching duties
  • Follows end-of-season procedures
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the activities director and/or principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As determined by Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

supplemental assignment schedule.

EVALUATION: Written evaluation form specific to duties.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Fred Vaughan
• 100 Central Circle
• Low Moor, Virginia 24457
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]