Middle School Assistant Softball Coach

FOREST MIDDLE

Forest (VA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Forest Middle School in Bedford County, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to support the program under the Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and adherence to VHSL rules, with duties including training, scheduling, equipment care, and engagement with parents and local youth programs.

Qualifications

Strong leadership and communication abilities.
Ability to organize and manage schedule and records.
Knowledge of VHSL rules and athletic regulations.
Willingness to collaborate with Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

Foster sportsmanship, integrity, and team pride within the program.
Support training, conditioning, and performance of the softball program.
Coordinate schedules with the Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director.
Ensure athletes have medical exams and required qualifications.
Engage with parents and connect with local middle school athletes for outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

VHSL rules knowledge

Collaboration with coaches

Community engagement

Player and staff development

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

TheAssistant Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, along with shared responsibilities with the Head Track Coach. Responsibilities would be organized, separated, and shared with the Head Softball Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.

The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies ofSoftball as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.

Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
Support the training, conditioning, and performance of theSoftballprogram.
Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for Softball. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of theSoftball program.
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
Promote the program within the school and community.
Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
Collaborate with the HeadSoftball Coach and Athletic Director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
Engage with the parents of the members of theSoftball program in a positive and constructive manner.
Develop a relationship with the local middle school athletes and establish a presence with future athletes via summer camps and coaching clinics in collaboration with the Head Softball Coach.
Perform other duties related to the position of an athletic coach as requested by the varsity coach, school principal and/or athletic director.