JV Softball Coach — Develop Players & Lead Team Practices

DENBIGH HS - ATHLETICS; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Denbigh High School Athletics in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a JV Softball Coach for 2026-2027 to assist the head coach in organizing the softball program. The role includes helping plan practices, motivate players, and teach game strategies and techniques.

The position requires prior experience as an assistant softball coach at high school or college level, knowledge of rules and strategies, and the ability to work with administrators, parents, and students.

Qualifications

• Experience as assistant softball coach at high school or college level preferred.
• Knowledge of softball rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess players' skills, monitor performance during games and practices, and inform the head coach.
• Assist with determining game strategy.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follow procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Model sportsmanship and professional conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and secure it.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed by the head coach.
• Assist with submitting award winners at season's end.
• Participate in activities such as parent nights, banquets and pep assemblies.

Skills

Assist coaching

Knowledge of softball rules

Communication

Job description

Denbigh High School Athletics in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a JV Softball Coach for 2026-2027 to assist the head coach in organizing the softball program. The role includes helping plan practices, motivate players, and teach game strategies and techniques.

The position requires prior experience as an assistant softball coach at high school or college level, knowledge of rules and strategies, and the ability to work with administrators, parents, and students.