HS Head Girls Softball Coach

LINCOLN HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

LINCOLN HIGH in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Head Girls Softball Coach (HS) for the 26-27 school year under a stipend arrangement.

Responsibilities include leading the athletic program, organizing practice schedules, coaching players, and ensuring compliance with governing bodies. A valid Iowa coaching endorsement and leadership experience are required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching and/or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in education, coaching, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the athletic program.
• Develops regular practice schedules for athlete development.
• Coaches players and teaches sport rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Ensures compliance with state, regional and district regulations.
• Maintains student eligibility and supervises athletes at all times.
• Coordinates with directors and staff for facility scheduling.
• Promotes sportsmanship and conducts team responsibilities.

Skills

Coaching endorsement

Communication skills

Coaching leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/coaching

Job description

HS Head Girls Softball Coach

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This stipend is for the 26-27 school year.

TITLE: Head Girls Softball Coach HS (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE: ACTV

Stipend for this position: $7035

Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked.

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Coaching and/or leadership experience

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in education, coaching, or related field
• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulization and internalization of pride of accomplishment, self- discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including out of season workouts.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Establishes a K-12 program philosophy that would including establishing a feeder program that may incorporate youth camps and clinics.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members throughout the entire year to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions.
• Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Activities and School Equity before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories (copy to Office Secretary as well), final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards earned and the class of the athlete).
• Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport.
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations as requested by the Director of Activities and School Equity.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

EVALUATES: Assistant Coaches

POSITION INVENTORY: Stipend

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: PT

Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting (70 lbs), carrying.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May be mostly inside or outside, if outside, may be subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:Lillie Noland

Date: 08/28/2026

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]