Impactful Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

Cooperstown Central School District; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperstown Central School District is seeking a motivated Varsity Softball Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in leading the high school softball program. You will contribute to player development, game preparation, and maintaining a positive, competitive team culture aligned with Cooperstown athletics.

You will assist with practices, provide mentorship to student-athletes, and help with game decisions and logistics while ensuring compliance with NYSPHSAA and district policies.

Qualifications

• Required: Completion or willingness to complete all NYSED coaching certification requirements.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are required.
• DASA Training is required.
• Concussion Management Certification is required.
• SAVE Training is required.
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED is required.
• Preferred: Experience coaching softball at school or club level.
• Strong understanding of softball fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with players, staff, and families.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to supporting student-athletes’ academic and athletic growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and running practices, skill development drills, and game strategies.
• Provide individual instruction and mentorship to student-athletes.
• Support in-game coaching decisions and player management.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, and team unity.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team events.
• Help manage team logistics including equipment, communication, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with NYSPHSAA, Section III, and district athletic policies.
• Collaborate with Modified and JV coaches to support program-wide continuity.

Skills

Softball fundamentals

Player development

Leadership

Communication

Education

NYSED coaching certification

CPR & First Aid

DASA Training

Concussion Management Certification

SAVE Training

Fingerprinted clearance

Job description

Cooperstown Central School District is seeking a motivated Varsity Softball Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in leading the high school softball program. You will contribute to player development, game preparation, and maintaining a positive, competitive team culture aligned with Cooperstown athletics.

You will assist with practices, provide mentorship to student-athletes, and help with game decisions and logistics while ensuring compliance with NYSPHSAA and district policies.