JV Softball Coach

Sylvania; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 2,600 - 3,400; Full time

Job summary

Niles Community Schools is seeking a dynamic Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach for the 2026-2027 school year to strengthen the program and culture. The coach will develop athletes, teach softball skills, and lead a positive, driven team environment.

Collaborative work with the Varsity coach and Athletic Director is essential. Strong communication, leadership, and supervisory skills are required to effectively mentor student-athletes, coordinate practice plans, and represent the program with

Qualifications

• Softball coaching experience
• Supervisory experience with youths
• Teach baseball skills and develop team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Facilitate both off-season and in-season Softball program
• Support the program and work with Varsity Softball Coach and Athletic Director on all aspects of program
• Follow the rules and regulations of the MHSAA and Niles Community Schools
• Coordinate parent/family communication
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Softball coaching

Youth supervision

Team atmosphere leadership

Job description

Niles Community Schools

Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach

10/1/2026

Coaching position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to: Athletic Director (or designee)

Salary: $3,000.00 per the NDEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary for Non-Niles Community Schools' Teachers: The coaching stipend will be

determined by the Athletic Director

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Junior Varsity Softball Head Coach to strengthen the culture and helps to build the Niles Softball program. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Qualifications:

• Softball coaching experience
• Supervisory experience with youths
• Teach baseball skills and develop team atmosphere

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate both off-season and in-season Softball program
• Support the program and work with Varsity Softball Coach and Athletic Director on all aspects of program
• Follow the rules and regulations of the MHSAA and Niles Community Schools
• Coordinate parent/family communication
• Other duties as assigned

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin) or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) may be directed to the Director of Special Education, 269.683.0757; compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Curriculum, 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.