Head High School Softball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Packwood (IA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Pekin Community School District is seeking a Head High School Softball Coach for Packwood, IA. The role supports Summer 2027 with athletic instruction and program leadership.

Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and coordinating game preparation, while upholding district policies and a culture of teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• Provide leadership for the softball program aligning with district philosophy.
• Teach softball fundamentals, advanced skills, game strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Plan and conduct organized practices
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and coaches
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment prioritizing well-being
• Foster positive team culture focused on effort, accountability and teamwork
• Coordinate game prep, evaluation, and equipment management
• Ensure compliance with district and athletic policies
• Model professionalism and support academic and athletic success

Responsibilities

• Lead the softball program and set goals for the season.
• Run structured practices and instruction for skill development.
• Coordinate game preparation and team selection.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Safety

Job description

Head High School Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880485

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Softball Coach

Summer 2027

Qualifications:

• Provide leadership for the softball program while aligning instruction, expectations, and team goals with the district’s athletic philosophy.
• Teach and reinforce softball fundamentals, advanced skills, game strategies, and sportsmanship to support student-athlete development.
• Plan and conduct organized, purposeful practices that prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, school staff, administrators, and assistant coaches.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being.
• Foster a positive team culture centered on effort, accountability, discipline, growth, and teamwork.
• Coordinate game preparation, athlete evaluation, team selection, equipment management, and other program responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all school district, conference, and athletic association policies and procedures.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and appropriate conduct while encouraging academic and athletic success.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to support the continued growth of student-athletes and the softball program.

Duties: As normally assigned to the position

Compensation: As per Extra Duty Salary Schedule

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Klynt Weber , Activities Director
• Pekin Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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