Head Girls Softball Coach

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Varsity Softball Coach to foster a team environment focused on competition and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will possess Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certification, along with experience as a player or coach. Responsibilities include building positive relationships with student-athletes, overseeing a competitive sports program, and ensuring the safety and management of athletes. Candidates should submit letters of application, a current resume, and two signed letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• Idaho certification required for coaching position.
• Experience as a player/coach beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relations with student athletes.
• Build a competitive all-around sports program.
• Provide supervision and care for athletes.
• Maintain relations with staff, booster clubs, parents, and the community.
• Fit into the school and help achieve its goals in athletic areas.
• Create a successful all-around sports program and teach skills, game strategy, and sportsmanship.
• Provide supervision for student-athletes, prevent and report injuries, and adhere to policies.
• Manage equipment/inventory, budget, scheduling, fundraising, and facilities.

Skills

Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certification

Previous experience as a player and/or coach

Education

Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certified

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Softball - Varsity Coach

Date Posted: 2/26/2026

Location: Century High School

***THERE ISN'T A TEACHING ASSIGNMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION AT THIS TIME***

Qualifications

• Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certified
• Previous experience as a player and/or coach

Reports To

Athletic Director and Principal

Job Goal

To provide student athletes the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the value of competition, discipline, hard work, and sportsmanship while serving as a member of a team where all are working toward a common goal.

Performance Responsibilities

I. Maintain Professional Relationships

• Develop a plan to maintain positive relations with student-athletes and build high number of student-athletes who participate in the program each year.
• Cooperate with the administration and keep them well‑informed about all aspects of the program, particularly potential concerns.
• Build a strong coaching staff that has defined responsibilities, works well together, and supports each other.
• Promote the total athletic program by supporting other coaches and their programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the staff, booster club, parents, cheerleaders, music department, media, and the public.
• Strive to fit in well at school and help school achieve its goals in the areas.

II. Build a Successful All‑Around Sports Program

• Put together a successful all‑around sports program that is based on a solid philosophy and is consistently competitive at the regional and state level.
• Teach and demonstrate knowledge of the skills of the sport, including offensive skills, defensive skills, and overall game strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop the student‑athletes and team as a whole by preparing athletes physically and emotionally.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain discipline and control of athletes while teaching fundamental concepts of sportsmanship, citizenship, and fair play.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate student‑athletes to do their best.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to maintain a smooth operating program.

III. Accomplish Management Duties

• Provide proper supervision for student‑athletes at all times when they are participating in the program.
• Take steps to prevent, care for, and report injuries, working closely with the trainer.
• Become knowledgeable of and adhere to all IHSAA, district, school, and athletic department policies.
• Provide a program to ensure proper use and care of equipment and uniforms, including an inventory record that is kept up to date.
• Skillfully manage the sports budget, following proper procedures for requesting funds, purchasing, and fund‑raising.
• Work closely with the activities director and activities secretary to stay on top of scheduling, busing, fund‑raising, student eligibility, facility use, IHSAA reports, etc.

Application Materials

Letters of application stating qualifications for specific position.

Current resume.

Two current letters of recommendation – They must have a physical signature.