Head Softball Coach

Maquoketa Community School District; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Maquoketa High School in Maquoketa, IA, is seeking a Head Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves leading the softball program, aligning instruction with the program philosophy, and coordinating with varsity staff.

You will teach fundamentals, foster a safe, inclusive team culture, communicate with student-athletes, parents and coaching staff, and plan purposeful practices under the extra duty salary schedule. Start date is immediate; position is part-time.

Qualifications

• Lead the softball team while aligning instruction and expectations with the overall softball program philosophy.
• Teach and reinforce softball fundamentals and age-appropriate strategies to support long-term athlete development.
• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive team environment that promotes athlete well-being and sportsmanship.
• Foster a positive team culture that values effort, accountability, growth, and teamwork.
• Plan and conduct purposeful practices and prepare athletes for competition in collaboration with the varsity coaching staff.
• Model professionalism and engage in ongoing learning to support player and program success

Responsibilities

• As normally assigned to the position

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Player development

Safety & inclusivity

Coaching ethics

Job description

Head Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869609

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 3:50 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maquoketa High School

has the following opening:

Head Softball Coach

2026-2027 school year

Qualifications

• Lead the softball team while aligning instruction and expectations with the overall softball program philosophy.
• Teach and reinforce softball fundamentals and age-appropriate strategies to support long-term athlete development.
• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive team environment that promotes athlete well-being and sportsmanship.
• Foster a positive team culture that values effort, accountability, growth, and teamwork.
• Plan and conduct purposeful practices and prepare athletes for competition in collaboration with the varsity coaching staff.
• Model professionalism and engage in ongoing learning to support player and program success

Duties

As normally assigned to the position

Compensation

As per Extra Duty Salary Schedule

Tara Notz, Supt.

Maquoketa Community Schools

612 South Vermont

Maquoketa, IA 52060

EEO/AA

It is the policy of Maquoketa Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). Maquoketa Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Human Services and Industrial Technology. If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Superintendent Notz, 612 S. Vermont St. Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 at 563-652-4984, [e-mail] or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone], TDD: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Colin Larson , Activities Director
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]