Head Varsity Softball Coach

Connelly School of the Holy Child; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Connelly School of the Holy Child as a Head Coach for the softball program. You will foster athlete development in a supportive environment and manage practice schedules, while empowering student-athletes both on and off the field. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes the school's core values, allowing you to inspire young women to excel in their athletic and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching/participating in softball at high school or collegiate level.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants in mechanics, film study, and necessary skills.
• Coordinate and supervise regular practice schedules.
• Support athletes in college selection and recruiting process.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Job description

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority for Holy Child, and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds, to empower our students to connect and grow. Our Core Values are Believe, Belong, Become!

Working with the support of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for developing all players in the program on and off the court through a championship caliber environment, an open door for competition and development of skills, character, and leadership at all levels.

The spring season starts on February 23, 2026 and runs through May 8, 2026. Practices are scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 3:30pm-6:30pm. This is a stipend-paid position that reports to the Director of Athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other duties may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Coaches’ individual participants in mechanics, film study and skills necessary to compete at the highest level possible.
• Communicate with other coaches outside the ISL to schedule in-season games as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise a regular schedule of practice.
• Encourage sportsmanship, team unity, and enforce all sportsmanship guidelines.
• Enforce discipline of contests, school, league and state rules and regulations.
• Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development.
• Attend the required coaches’ meetings and conference pre- and post-season meetings.
• Provide and display a willingness to work with the Athletics Department, administration, staff, student- athletes, and parents.
• Support athletes in the college selection and recruiting process.

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community. Experience coaching/participating in softball at the high school or collegiate level. Knowledge of applicable league rules.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Looking for a dynamic work environment where you can Believe, Belong & Become your greatest self?

If yes, please apply by visiting us athttps://www.holychild.org/about-us/employment