Girls' Varsity Softball Head Coach

Dexter Southfield School; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexter Southfield School is seeking a Spring 2026 Girls' Varsity Softball Head Coach to oversee all aspects of the program, from player development to game strategy and team leadership.

The role requires teaching skills, planning practices, and motivating student-athletes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, softball coaching experience, and current CPR/AED/First Aid certification, with flexible hours during the season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in softball skills training and team management.
• Two or three years of independent school or collegiate-level coaching experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of team and player development, game strategy, and program leadership.
• Teach softball skills, plan and lead practices, and motivate players.
• Participate in pre- and post-season training, tournaments, and activities.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; attend mandatory meetings and parent events.

Skills

Softball coaching

Team management

Communication

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position:Girls' Varsity Softball Head Coach

Location: Brookline, MA

Job Id:305

# of Openings:99

Girls' Softball Head Coach

Location: Brookline, MA, 02445

Job Description:

Dexter Southfield is seeking qualified applicants for a Spring 2026 Girls' Varsity Softball Head Coach to oversee all aspects of team and player development, game strategy, program leadership, and serve as a role model for student-athletes. Responsibilities include teaching skills and techniques, planning and leading practices, and motivating players to develop as individuals and collectively as a team. This role requires the coach to develop strategies, maintain records, and build a team of confident, successful student-athletes. The head softball coach is expected to participate in all team practices and games, including pre- and post-season training, tournaments, and activities. Additional hours may be required throughout the playing season for various assignments including parent meetings, open houses, showcases, college placement seminars, and other job duties. Coaches must maintain certifications for their position(s), including but not limited to certification in CPR/AED, training in the use of an Epi-pen, and procedures for other medication administration and are required to attend all mandatory meetings associated with their coaching duties, maintain necessary records, and prepare and file reports on a timely basis as required by the School.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent academic credentials

Proficiency in softball skills training and team management

Two or three years of independent school or collegiate-level coaching experience required

Strong communication and leadership skills

Maintain a current driver’s license and clean driving record

Demonstrate knowledge, strategy, and leadership principles of the designated sport

Effective communication, organizational, and team management skills

Maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required

Understanding of the academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of student-athletes

Ability to work as a team player and individual contributor

Commitment to actively promote and contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace

Ability to work flexible hours as required for this role

Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to job knowledge, skills, experience, credentials, and workload. The salary range for this position is $6,000 to $20,000.