Head High School Softball Coach

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbandale Community School District in Urbandale, Iowa, is seeking a Head High School Softball Coach to lead the program for the upcoming season. The role involves planning practices, guiding student-athletes, and representing the district in competitions.

The coach will supervise daily activities, ensure safe play, maintain records, and collaborate with the Director of Athletics & Activities. Commitment to character education and sportsmanship is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sports and rules applicable to high school softball.
• Ability to demonstrate injury prevention and proper technique.
• Understanding of program philosophy and ethical conduct.
• Follow rules and regulations governing school athletics.
• Commitment to student-athlete development and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Coaching performance and interpersonal relations.
• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and yearly goals.
• Ensure safety and well being of athletes.
• Manage the entire program, including eligibility lists and equipment needs.
• Coordinate with staff and participate in athletic meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of sports and rules

Injury prevention

Coaching experience

Ethics and sportsmanship

Safety procedures

Education

BOEE licensure

Job description

Head High School Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891272

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: May 3, 2027

Job Description

JOB TITLE -HeadHigh School Softball Coach

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletics & Activities Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of program.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS - (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
• Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
• Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.

Certification/Licensure

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coaching Performance - Interpersonal Relations
• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team as well as the program as a whole.
• Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.
• Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.
• Personal Conduct
• Command respect and set the example.
• Respect others.
• Remain ethical in dealing with others.
• Cooperation with other Coaches
• Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
• Display respect for other sports and programs.
• Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.
• Relationship with Athletes
• Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of players.
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
• Demonstrate concern for the athletes' academic program and conduct.
• Show respect for athletes as individuals.
• Inform student-athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the sport itself.
• Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
• Management Responsibilities
• Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.
• Require all athletes to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.
• Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
• Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
• Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
• Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
• Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations
• Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and locker rooms.
• Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.
• Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
• Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
• Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
• Contract as determined by sport and season dates.
• Performance evaluated per Board Policy.

Position Type: Part-Time Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Connor LaGrone , Asst. Director of Athletics & Activities
• Activities Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]