Head Softball Coach Loy Norrix

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Loy Norrix High School seeks a motivated Softball Head Coach for Spring 2027. You will work under the Athletic Directors to guide varsity girls’ softball, organize tryouts, and lead practices and games with a focus on skill development and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with KPS and MHSAA rules. A strong leader and positive role model is essential for fostering school spirit and athlete growth.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in a team sport is required.
• First aid/CPR certification is required or obtained before season.
• CAP 1 and CAP 2 completion by end of second season.
• Knowledge of injury prevention protocols is essential.
• Experience with urban educational settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize team tryouts and select players.
• Attend pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards.
• Collaborate with Athletic Director and staff.
• Coordinate practices and game events.
• Develop and share training rules with AD.
• Follow documented injury protocols.
• Lead well-organized practices.
• Create a practice plan with fellow coaches.
• Derive a practice schedule and share with athletes, parents, offices.
• Display sportsmanship and adhere to athletic code.
• Manage equipment inventory, repair, and replacement.
• Be knowledgeable in softball fundamentals.
• Abide by KPS Athletic Code of Conduct and MHSAA policies.
• Meet all paperwork deadlines (rosters, physicals, ratings).
• Exhibit enthusiasm and respect for athletes and program.
• Dress appropriately for games and practices.
• Serve as a positive role model and leader.
• Promote other sports and activities within the school.
• Maintain fair, supportive relationships with athletes.
• Maintain composure during practice and games.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Organization

Multicultural experience

Athlete experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

First aid/CPR

CAP 1/2

Injury prevention

Urban education experience

Job description

Softball Head Coach

Loy Norrix High School

Spring 2027

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direction of the Athletic Directors with the Varsity teams.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Organize team player tryouts and selection.
• 2. Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
• 3. Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.
• 4. Coordinate and organize practice and game events.
• 5. Develop and provide training rules to AD.
• 6. Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
• 7. Conduct well organized practices.
• 8. Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.
• 9. Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
• 10.Follow injury protocol.
• 11. Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.
• 12.Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including inventory, repair and replacement.
• 13.Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.
• 14.Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.
• 15.Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, official’s ratings, etc.)
• 16.Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.)
• 17.Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.
• 18.Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.
• 19.Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities
• 20.Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
• 21.Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.
• 22.All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Previous coaching experience or assisting in a recognized program above the novice level for at least two years.
• 2. Completion of a course in the prevention of athletic injuries, or agreeable to complete the class before the start of the second season coaching.
• 3. Current first aid and CPR training or willing to complete CPR training before the second season.
• 4. Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before the end of the second season.
• 5. Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and diverse/multicultural setting.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. BS or BA degree with a minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
• 2. Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• 3. Prior demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes, and to serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.
• 4. Experience in a multicultural urban school district.
• 5. Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.

Position open until filled

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.