Middle School - Softball Assistant Coach

Reading School District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a Middle School Softball Assistant Coach to support a safe, inclusive program, supervise student-athletes, and reinforce good sportsmanship. The role reports to the Director of Athletics and high school head coach and requires dedication to youth development and safety.

You will coordinate youth outreach, assist with practice planning, and help manage equipment and facilities, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and off-season sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising athletics, recreation, education, or related fields preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate with adults and students in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes during practices and activities.
• Stay current with coaching techniques, rules, and safety practices.
• Monitor athletes to prevent injuries and ensure safe conditions.
• Place student athletes in positions to succeed in sport and life.
• Communicate with athletics staff, officials, and parents as needed.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify athlete eligibility according to PIAA and Reading School District policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School - Softball Assistant Coach JobID: 1320

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Reading School District

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions