Junior High Softball Coach: Build Skills & Teamwork

North Butler Community School District; Allison (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

North Butler Community School District in Allison, IA seeks a Junior High Softball Coach for the summer program. The coach will plan practices, teach fundamentals, and foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and safe, competitive student experiences in line with district policies.

The role requires strong communication and leadership, ability to supervise student-athletes, and current coaching authorization. Collaboration with other coaches and adherence to district and conference rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain a safe, positive team environment.
• Current Coaching Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct organized practices to develop players' softball skills, knowledge, and conditioning.
• Teach proper techniques, game rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
• Promote positive relationships, respect, accountability, and appropriate behavior among student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, fellow coaches, and the Athletic Director.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes and follow established safety procedures.
• Monitor equipment and facilities and report safety concerns as needed.
• Support the district's athletic program goals and philosophy.
• Coordinate with North Butler softball coaches to ensure consistency in instruction and development.
• Follow district policies, athletic conference rules, eligibility requirements, and regulations.
• Attend required meetings, practices, competitions, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administration.

Skills

Softball fundamentals

Coaching techniques

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student supervision

Coaching authorization

Job description

North Butler Community School District in Allison, IA seeks a Junior High Softball Coach for the summer program. The coach will plan practices, teach fundamentals, and foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and safe, competitive student experiences in line with district policies.

The role requires strong communication and leadership, ability to supervise student-athletes, and current coaching authorization. Collaboration with other coaches and adherence to district and conference rules are essential.