Head Softball Coach

Tanque Verde Unified School District; Arizona; On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a Head Softball Coach for Emily Gray Junior High School. The role involves planning and supervising practices and meets, and managing junior high student-athletes. Prior softball experience is preferred but not required.

The position requires strong communication, a focus on safety and a positive team environment, and adherence to district and state coaching requirements for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of softball rules, fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with junior high student-athletes.
• Ability to establish a positive, safe, and respectful team environment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Possess or obtain Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card as required.
• Meet district, AIA, and state coaching requirements.
• Complete required district/athletic department trainings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise practices and meets.
• Manage junior high school student-athletes in softball.
• Oversee program operations and junior high activities related to softball.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
  
• Location:
  Emily Gray Junior High School
  

HEAD SOFTBALLCOACH

Description:
Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a Head Softball Coach at Emily Gray Junior High School.
We are seeking someone who can plan and supervise practices, meets, and manage junior high school student-athletes. Knowledge of the sport is preferred but not required. A background in coaching and/or experience working with junior high school age athletes is also preferred but not required. This position is for school year 2026-2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience playing, coaching, or otherwise participating in softball at the high school, collegiate, recreational, or organized youth level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball rules, fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and provide instruction to junior high school student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, safe, and respectful team environment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within the time frame established by the District.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by law and District policy. Employment/continued coaching assignment is contingent upon maintaining a valid clearance card.
• Meet all District, Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), and applicable state requirements for serving as a school athletic coach.
• Ability to successfully complete all required District and athletic department training.