Girls Softball Coach - Joseph Badger Local Schools

Trumbull County ESC; Kinsman Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trumbull County ESC seeks a Girls Softball Coach for Joseph Badger Local Schools in Kinsman, OH. You will lead the softball program, supervise staff, and coordinate developmental opportunities to grow student-athletes both on and off the field.

You will ensure safety, follow OHSAA rules, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture while aligning practices with school philosophy and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Must serve as a positive role model with respectful coaching strategies.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership to supervise coaches and program staff.
• Must accept constructive criticism and pursue professional growth.
• Head coaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to academic achievement and athletic excellence for student-athletes.
• Outstanding communication with students, coaches, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Must be a teacher of the sport and commit to program development.
• Ability to develop practice plans, strategies, and long-term goals.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety and injury prevention, concussion protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Promote a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Knowledge of OHSAA rules, regulations, and district policies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; dependable on schedules and deadlines.
• Willingness to collaborate with administration, staff, families, and booster organizations.
• Maintain Ohio permits and complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as head of the softball program, overseeing all sub-varsity and feeder programs.
• Develop and align a comprehensive K12 softball program with school philosophy and style of play.
• Provide leadership and support to youth and middle school coaches for consistency.
• Organize youth camps, clinics, leagues, and off-season development opportunities.
• Collaborate with community organizations to strengthen relationships and pipelines.
• Monitor youth development initiatives and adjust for player progression.
• Ensure permit, CPR/First Aid, concussion training compliance.
• Demonstrate professional conduct during games and practices.
• Motivate athletes and model dedication to coaching.
• Prefer prior high school level coaching experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Coaching strategies

Time management

Team building

Program development

Collaboration

Motivating athletes

Safety awareness

Tools

Ohio Pupil Activity Permit

CPR/First Aid

Concussion Training

BCI/FBI background checks

Job description

Girls Softball Coach -- Joseph Badger Local Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957558

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must possess integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness, and exemplify high moral character.


• Must serve as a positive role model who utilizes respectful, developmentally appropriate, and effective coaching strategies.


• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to organize, manage, and supervise assistant coaches and program personnel.


• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism and engage in continuous professional growth.


• Previous head coaching experience preferred.


• Must demonstrate a commitment to both academic achievement and athletic excellence for all student-athletes, including monitoring and communicating academic eligibility requirements.


• Must have outstanding communication skills with student-athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators.


• Must be a teacher of the sport and demonstrate a willingness to commit to the development of the program both in and out of season.


• Must demonstrate the ability to develop and implement effective practice plans, competitive strategies, and long-term program goals.


• Must demonstrate a commitment to student-athlete safety, including knowledge of injury prevention, concussion protocols, emergency procedures, and proper softball-specific training techniques.


• Must promote and maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.


• Must demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with OHSAA rules, league regulations, and district policies.


• Must demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills and dependability in meeting schedules, deadlines, and program responsibilities.


• Must demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with the administration, activities director, teachers/staff, parents/families, other coaches and programs, and the board-approved booster organization.


• Must hold a valid State of Ohio Pupil Activity Permit and meet all requirements necessary to maintain the permit.


• Must successfully complete BCI/FBI background checks and drug testing as required.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as the head of the entire softball program, including coordination and oversight of all sub-varsity and youth feeder programs.


• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive K12 softball program that aligns with the high school's philosophy, terminology, and style of play.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to youth and middle school coaches to ensure consistency in skill development, fundamentals, and program expectations.


• Organize and/or oversee youth camps, clinics, leagues, and offseason development opportunities to promote participation and long-term program growth.


• Collaborate with community organizations, recreation leagues, and youth softball organizations to strengthen relationships and build a sustainable talent pipeline.


• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of youth development initiatives and make adjustments to improve player progression into the high school program.


• Must hold a valid Ohio Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit, CPR/First Aid Certification, Concussion Training, Ohio Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Training and Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.


• Displays appropriate appearance, behavior, and language during games and practices.


• Reflects a positive attitude and uses sound, consistent judgments when making decisions.


• Ability to motivate athletes.


• Prior coaching experience at or above high school level preferred.


• Knows the fundamentals of the sport.


• Has fundamental teaching and coaching ability.


• Responsible for issuing, care, and collection of equipment.


• Has respect, control, and discipline of athletes under his/her supervision.


• Exhibits intensity and dedication to coaching.


• Develops and distributes organized practice schedules which utilize staff, team and individuals to maximum potential.


• Shows in season and out of season involvement and commitment to program.


• Cooperates and communicates with players, parents, head and assistant coaches, athletic director and administration during the entire school year.


• Abides by the rules and regulations of the OHSAA and Northeastern Athletic Conference.


• Successful BCI & FBI background checks.

SALARY :

• As per the Negotiated Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

Contact Information

• Trumbull County Educational Service Center


• 6000 Youngstown Warren Rd.


• Niles, Ohio 44446


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]