HS Head Softball Coach (Stipend) - East

EAST HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

EAST HIGH in Des Moines, part of the Des Moines Public School District, is seeking an HS Head Softball Coach (Stipend) for the upcoming season. The role is part-time and entails leading the athletic program, organizing practices, coaching players, and ensuring compliance with district regulations.

Candidates must hold Iowa coaching endorsement, strong communication and leadership experience; a bachelor’s degree is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads athletic program and manages operations
• Develops regular practice schedules for individual and team development
• Coaches players on rules, equipment, and techniques
• Ensures compliance with state, regional, and district regulations
• Maintains written standards of student behavior and supervises athletes
• Coordinates with director and staff on facilities and season logistics

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field

Job description

HS Head Softball Coach (Stipend) - East

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926185 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: May 3, 2027

Job Description

TITLE:HS Head Softball Coach (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE:COCH

Stipendfor this position: $7,035.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:
1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
2. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
3. Coaching and/or leadership experience

Desired:
1. Bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field
2. Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
3. First Aid and CPR
4. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
5. 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:

1. Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
2. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
3. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
4. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
5. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
6. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including out of season workouts.
7. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
8. Establishes a K-12 program philosophy that would including establishing a feeder program that may incorporate youth camps and clinics.
9. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
10. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
11. Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
12. Monitors the academic performance of team members throughout the entire year to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
13. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions.
14. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
15. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
16. 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.)
17. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
18. Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
19. 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.
20. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
21. 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.
22. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
23. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
24. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
25. 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

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: 7/14/2025

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: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Idonis Curtis , HR Manager
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