Girls Softball Head Coach

sidwell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, seeks a part-time Head Girls Softball Coach and Physical Education teacher on the DC campus. The role reports to the Athletics Director and leads the Girls Softball Program with recruiting, scheduling, and coaching responsibilities while integrating Quaker values into the program.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years coaching experience at middle/high school level, and availability for nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Girls Softball coach at middle/high school levels.
• Demonstrate effective coaching skills and knowledge of rules and strategies.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with administrators, parents, and students.
• Background and fingerprint screening; CPR, First Aid, Bus training and related requirements on hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends professionally in recruitment, training, and coaching.
• Coordinate development/promotion of the Girls Softball Program and assess players.
• Organize and direct practices, individual and small group sessions.
• Plan preseason meetings with athletes and parents before first game.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms; ensure compliance with league/district rules.
• Uphold Sidwell values, integrity, and school culture in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time Head Girls Softball Coach and Physical Education teacher on the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Girls Softball Head Coach reports to the Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Girls Softball Program, such as recruiting Sidwell athletes, scheduling opponents, training and coaching the Varsity team, training and coaching student-athletes, participating in the selection and evaluation process for seasonal assistant coaches, participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance, attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends and the Girls Softball Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Girls Softball Program—model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Girls Softball Program; assess players’ skills and assign team positions. Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Maintain and secure all Girls Softball equipment and uniforms.
• Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management, foster a culture that promotes the School’s Quaker values and the student’s academic experience, and intentionally integrate the School’s core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach, a desire to constantly improve, and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Girls Softball coach at the middle and high school levels
• Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately, upon hire.

Salary

• Salary Range $12,840.00- $16,296.60. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world