Inspire & Lead: Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 1,100 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extracurricular stipend

Open to internal candidates

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Wayzata High School Softball Varsity Head Coach for the 2026-27 season. The Head Coach will work directly with the WHS Director of Athletics & Activities to effectively implement a successful girls softball program working with PWYSA (youth association), conditioning, training, and skill development of players in the community.

We challenge our student athletes with high expectations of athletic performance and personal conduct and support our student athletes

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the college and/or high school level.
• Complete MSHSL Continuing Education requirements for head coach.
• Operate team in accordance with Wayzata Public Schools, MSHSL, and Lake Conference rules.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Excellent leadership, people and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Wayzata High School and the program's history and tradition.
• Compensation – WEA extracurricular stipend.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within and outside the program while maintaining professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, managers, coaches, and staff.
• Work with the WHS Director of Athletics & Activities to select and manage Assistant Coach(es).
• Schedule games and practice time with the WHS athletic department.
• Conduct tryouts at the start of the MSHSL softball season according to athletic department practices.
• Provide opportunities for student-athletes to participate in training during the MSHSL summer waiver period, fall and spring leagues and training.
• Actively recruit and retain players who attend Wayzata Public Schools.
• Plan and conduct practices.
• Manage strategy and player game time in each game.
• Hold regular staff meetings to review progress in all areas of team development.
• Ensure development and well-being of the student-athletes
• Maintain team discipline and administer disciplinary action.
• Operate the team in accordance with policies, rules, and regulations of Wayzata Public Schools, MSHSL, and the Lake Conference.
• Hold team members accountable for sportsmanship, respect, and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Recruitment

Education

MSHSL Continuing Education requirements for head coach

Job description

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Wayzata High School Softball Varsity Head Coach for the 2026-27 season. The Head Coach will work directly with the WHS Director of Athletics & Activities to effectively implement a successful girls softball program working with PWYSA (youth association), conditioning, training, and skill development of players in the community.

We challenge our student athletes with high expectations of athletic performance and personal conduct and support our student athletes