Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach

Ashland Athletics; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland High School in Ashland, MA is seeking a Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach beginning with the spring season of the 2025-26 school year. The coach will develop skills, model sportsmanship, and provide direction to student-athletes, reporting to the Athletic Director.

Ideal candidates have prior coaching or playing experience at the high school level, strong communication and organizational skills, and availability after school, on weekends, and evenings; CPR/First Aid certification is

Qualifications

• High school coaching or playing experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Availability after school, weekends, and evenings

Responsibilities

• Coaches JV softball and develops players’ skills and understanding of the game
• Provides direction, mentorship, and fosters discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork
• Coordinates practice plans, scheduling, and game days under the Athletic Director supervision

Job description

Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5503075

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ashland High School is seeking a Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach beginning with the spring season of the 2025-26 school year. Ashland’s coaches are actively engaged in the community, and embrace both the mission and values of the Athletic Department and APS School District. The role of the junior varsity softball coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in softball. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and community and well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience at the high school level or above is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Available to practice after school, weekends and evenings
• Technologically-savvy with a history of program development CPR/First Aid Certified Preferred

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Connery , Director of Athletics
• Ashland Athletics
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]