Head Coach - Softball

Parkrose High School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Head Coach for Softball for the 2026-2027 season. The role covers March through May with a prorated salary under Class B compensation and requires leading the program, teaching skills, and organizing practices to develop athletes’ potential.

The coach must meet OSAA and district eligibility, maintain safety standards, and work with the building principal and staff to promote a positive sports culture within the school and community.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience in the sport (high school).
• Keep current with new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques in softball.
• Responsible for promoting softball throughout the School District and community positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment and be a positive role model for athletes.
• Teach the skills necessary for successful softball performance.
• Manage athlete behavior during training, meets and events.
• Supervise assistant coaches.
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of current techniques

Promote sport within district

OSAA eligibility knowledge

Tools

ASEP/NFHS Coaching

OSAA Concussion

OSAA Steroid & OSAA Heat Prevention

First Aid & CPR/AED

Job description

Head Coach - Softball

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941018

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Coach - Softball

2026-2027

Parkrose High School

Duration: March - May

Salary: Class B - $7842 (prorated over 3-month period)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Qualifications:

• Successful coaching experience in the sport.
• Keep current with new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques in the sport.
• Responsible for promoting designated sport throughout the School District and community in a positive and responsible manner.
• OSAA and District Eligibility requirements met.

Reports to: Building Principal

Position Details

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide a positive learning environment and be a positive role model for the athletes.
• Teach the skills necessary for successful performance in the sport.
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions, meets and events.
• Supervisor Assistant Coaches.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policies.
• Attend all meets and events scheduled for the sport, including coaches’ meetings.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.

Requirements (see chart below for frequency and cost):

• Experience with high school students and the sport/activity.
• Verification of identity and prior employment

The coach must hold or be able to acquire:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance by the State Department of Education.
• Online district required trainings through online Safe Schools Program
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED card
• Other required certification: ASEP/NFHS Coaching, OSAA Concussion, OSAA Steroid & OSAA Heat Prevention

Frequency

Approx. Cost

Coaching application and new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4)

Once, upon being hired

$0

Fingerprinting - Fieldprint

Once, upon being hired

$12.50

Background check based on completed fingerprints

Once, upon being hired

$75**

ASEP/NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching ( http://nfhslearn.com/coreCourseDetail.aspx?courseID=39000 )

Once, upon being hired

$50

Concussion Recognition and Management ( http://nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000 )

Annually

$0

NFHS Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention ( http://nfhslearn.com/coreCourseDetail.aspx?courseID=34000 )

Every other year

$0

Anabolic Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Sub. ( http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2571 )

Every 4 years

$0

Spirit Safety Clinic (Cheer & Dance/Drill Coaches Only)

Annually

$0

First Aid/CPR/AED

Every 2 years

$35

SafeSchools – District required trainings ( http://www.parkrose.or.safeschools.com/login )

Annually

$0

*Requirements for new coaches (paid and volunteer). “Coaches” includes all sports sanctioned by OSAA, plus Cheerleading and Dance/Drill

**This will be paid through payroll deduction

Position Type: Limited Term

Salary: $7,842 to $7,842 Per Month

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Patty Coatney , HR Specialist
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]