Middle School Head Softball Coach (SY 26/27)

Calabasas School; Arizona; On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,800; Full time

Job summary

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District in Rio Rico, Arizona seeks a Middle School Head Softball Coach for the 26/27 SY. The role supports the head coach in implementing program philosophy, ensuring safety, academic progress, and positive direction for student athletes.

The successful candidate will coordinate practices, model sportsmanship, enforce policies, and work with teachers and counselors to support student success within the school program.

Qualifications

• CPR/first aid certification required.
• Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing program philosophy and strategies with Head Coach.
• Support in promoting the program within the District and community.
• Enforce rules and expectations with student athletes and parents.
• Supervise athletes in practices, games, and transportation.
• Help plan practices with conditioning and fundamentals.
• Support in safety and welfare of all student athletes.
• Collaborate with coaches and booster club as needed.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Current AZ teacher certificate

AIA coaching certification

Job description

Middle School Head Softball Coach (SY 26/27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953840

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in overall strength and positive direction of program; assists in providing for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Implement program philosophy and strategies consistent with guidelines established by Head Coach;
• Assist head coach in promoting program within the District, community and media;
• Assist head coach in providing written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these fairly among all participants;
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations, procedures and policies;
• Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all times on away trips;
• Assist in planning and monitoring organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm-ups and instructions of fundamentals;
• Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible;
• Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor;
• Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures;
• Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students and fund raising activities;
• Work as a team player with other coaches and the All-Sports Booster Club;
• Assist head coach with inventory of equipment and uniforms; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred;
• Must hold current CPR/first aid certification;
• Must hold current AIA coaching certification ;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity;
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents;and
• Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $1,600 to $1,600 Per Year