Head Softball Coach

Burlington Community School District; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington High School, part of Burlington Community School District in Burlington, Iowa, seeks a Head Softball Coach to lead the varsity program. The role focuses on developing athletes, scheduling practices, and promoting athletic excellence within the district's mission.

The ideal candidate will deliver safe, dynamic coaching, maintain eligibility records, communicate with families, and uphold district policies while modeling ethics and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Coaching authorization required
• Coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed upon schedules
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up
• Promote the Burlington Athletics program
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook
• Adhere to safety laws and district policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and the Athletic Director

Job description

Head Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936228

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Burlington Community School District strives to employ people who support our mission, vision, and beliefs: Mission: Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities Vision: Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student's adult quality of life brought about by students' individual and collective educational experiences. Beliefs: Burlington Community School District works tirelessly to serve our students, staff, and community within the social context present in our community, as well as the specific support of individual students' educational needs. BCSD is seeking innovative educators willing to challenge the status quo of preconceived notions and limitations, while staying true to our mission and vision by leading our students to advance the greater good for humanity.

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promote the entire Burlington Athletics program
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of Burlington High School
• Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by theHead Football Coach and the Athletic Director
• MustObtain Coaching Authorization
• Burlington Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burlington Community School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, marital status or status as a veteran. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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Contact Information

• Wanda Hind
• 1429 West Ave
• Burlington, Iowa 52601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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