Girls Softball Program Head Coach

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC seeks a Girls Softball Program Head to lead and develop the school's softball program in alignment with our mission and athletic philosophy. The role involves coaching, organizing practices and competitions, and mentoring student-athletes to excel on and off the field.

The position is seasonal and stipend-based, with continuation review after each season. The successful candidate will build a positive team culture, manage schedules, and collaborate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience coaching or playing high school softball preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices, workouts, and team activities.
• Develop player skills in hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running.
• Coordinate schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Maintain accurate rosters, eligibility, and records.
• Promote sportsmanship and positive team culture.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Reports To: Athletic Director

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Seasonal Position compensated through stipend. Stipend is commensurate with the position level and applicant experience. Coaching at Heathwood is seasonal and continuation beyond a season is subject to review at the conclusion of the season.

Position Summary

The Girls Softball Program Head is responsible for leading and developing the school's softball program in a manner consistent with the school's mission, athletic philosophy, and expectations for student-athletes. The Program Head provides technical instruction, organizes and supervises practices and competitions, develops individual and team performance, and serves as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes The Girls Softball Program Head is responsible for leading and developing the school's softball program in a manner consistent with the school's mission, athletic philosophy, and expectations for student-athletes. The Program Head provides technical instruction, organizes and supervises practices and competitions, develops individual and team performance, and serves as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes. Success in this position includes building a positive team culture, developing student-athletes' running ability and confidence, maintaining a safe and well-organized program, supporting students' academic and personal development, and representing the school with professionalism and sportsmanship.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, workouts, and team activities across the preseason, regular season, and postseason.
• Teach and develop age-appropriate fundamental softball skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, base running, strategy, and game awareness.
• Develop individual player improvement plans based on each athlete's abilities and needs.
• Establish offensive and defensive systems appropriate for the team's level of competition.
• Evaluate player performance and provide consistent, constructive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate standards for practice and competition for student-athletes.
• Establish a positive, competitive, and team-oriented culture emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship, accountability, and personal growth.
• Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Communicate effectively with school administration, athletic department personnel, parents/guardians, student-athletes, officials, and opposing coaches.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, attendance records, eligibility information, and other required documentation.
• Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, facilities, and field preparation.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are used appropriately and safely.
• Submit required forms, reports, schedules, and other documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in athletic department meetings and required professional development.
• Follow all school policies, SCISA association rules, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Promote appropriate conduct and sportsmanship at practices and competitions.
• Collaborate with other coaches to support multi-sport athletes and the overall athletic program.
• Maintain and manage team equipment and communicate replacement or purchasing needs.
• Participate in preseason meetings, coach development, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Complete required training timely utilizing Heathwood Hall systems and any SCISA required compliance requirements

Specific Job Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with both middle school and high school-aged student-athletes.
• Commitment to developing student-athletes both athletically and personally.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions as required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Previous experience playing or coaching high school and/or college softball, preferred

Working Conditions

• Expansive school campus with 122+ acres, must be able to travel between buildings independently.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending may be required throughout the day at various intervals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.