JH Assistant Softball Coach

Albia Community School District; Albia (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Albia Community School District in Albia, IA, is seeking a junior high assistant softball coach to support the head coach in daily practices, scrimmages, and game plans, with emphasis on safe youth development and fair play. You will help teach basic softball skills, supervise student-athletes, manage equipment, and assist with travel arrangements, while upholding district policies and background check requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or mentoring youth is preferred.
• Ability to work with student-athletes and staff.
• Commitment to safety and sportsmanship in school athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in planning and running daily drills, warm-ups, and game strategies.
• Teach fundamental softball skills: hitting, fielding, pitching.
• Supervise players during practice, games, and travel to ensure safety.
• Manage equipment: distribute, collect, and store gear and uniforms.
• Support enforcement of school rules, eligibility, and sportsmanship.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A junior high assistant softball coach assists the head coach in running practices, teaching basic softball skills, and supervising student-athletes. The role focuses on youth development, safety, and good sportsmanship. Local districts often require a background check and a state coaching authorization or certificate.

Core Responsibilities

• Practice and Game Support: Help plan and run daily drills, warm-ups, and game strategies under the head coach's direction.
• Player Development: Teach fundamental rules, hitting, fielding, and pitching techniques tailored to middle school players.
• Supervision and Safety: Monitor players during practices, games, locker-room time, and team travel to ensure a safe environment.
• Equipment Management: Assist with organizing, issuing, collecting, and storing team gear, uniforms, and practice equipment.
• Behavior and Eligibility: Enforce school rules, academic standards, and positive sportsmanship among team members.

It is the policy of the Albia Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.

If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact:

Joellen Swartz, PK-12 Curriculum Director

Program Equity Coordinator

ALBIA CSD

Lincoln Center

222 N. 2nd St.

Albia, Iowa 52531

Telephone: [phone], Ext. 1301