Head Varsity Softball Coach: Lead, Develop & Inspire Team

Norwalk Community School District; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a Head Varsity Softball Coach to lead the program and manage daily athletic operations. The role reports to the Athletic Director and oversees practice planning, game scheduling, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include instructing players, developing training programs, supervising athletes, coordinating travel, and promoting sportsmanship across the program.

Qualifications

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters 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
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assists the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Job description

Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a Head Varsity Softball Coach to lead the program and manage daily athletic operations. The role reports to the Athletic Director and oversees practice planning, game scheduling, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include instructing players, developing training programs, supervising athletes, coordinating travel, and promoting sportsmanship across the program.