Middle School Softball Coach

The Girls' Middle School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto seeks a passionate middle school swim coach for the fall season (Aug 24–Oct 10, 2026). Expect two after‑school practices weekly, two hours per session, plus up to six games, with practice times 3:00–5:15 pm.

Must have CA driver's license, pass background checks, TB risk assessment, and CPR/First Aid certification. Besides teaching swimming, you’ll develop training plans, assist with tryouts, and supervise athletes until all are picked up.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching softball.
• Experience coaching youth.
• Prepare well-organized training plans.
• Available after school from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm at least two weekdays per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tryouts and team configuration.
• Run two after-school practices per week.
• Create training plans.
• Attend all games (approximately once per week).
• Drive players from school to practice/game locations using school vans.
• Supervise team until all players are picked up from practice/games.

Skills

Coaching softball

Coaching youth

Training plans

After-school availability

Punctual

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

TB risk assessment

CPR/First Aid

Job description

NOTE: This is an hourly and seasonal position. Fall season dates are August 24 to October 10, 2026.

The Girls’ Middle School

Imagine a school where each day is alive with learning and the spirit of adventure. Since its founding in 1998, The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, meeting the needs of a wide range of middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. Learn more about GMS: www.girlsms.org and https://youtu.be/SatUBcjwkxA?feature=shared

*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth.

Mission

The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.

Athletics at The Girls’ Middle School

The Girls’ Middle School is located in Palo Alto and is part of the independent school environment. Our after school sports program competes in the WBAL (West Bay Athletics League) with other independent schools. GMS is committed to inclusion and participation in all athletics programs. Any student, regardless of ability or experience, may play on the athletic teams. To accommodate the range of skills and abilities, we organize different levels of teams for all sports, including Varsity and Junior Varsity. At GMS, girls are encouraged to learn and play in a positive, encouraging, and fun atmosphere where they develop and build their technical, tactical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

The Girls’ Middle School is seeking a passionate middle school swim coach. Responsibilities include: assisting with tryouts and team configuration, running two after-school practices per week, creating training plans, and attending all games (approximately once per week). Coaches must be available between 2:45 pm and 6:0 pm. Coaches drive players from school to the practice and game locations using school vans and supervise their team until all players have been picked up from practice/games.

Key Qualifications, Skills, & Qualities

• Experience coaching softball and an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport
• Experience coaching youth
• Prepare well-organized training plans
• Available after school from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm at least two/three weekdays per week
• Punctual
• Strong and clear communication skills
• Work and collaborate well with youth and other coaches
• Valid California driver’s license and a minimum of five years of driving experience
• Good driving record to drive school vans is required.
• Will need to pass a background check, LiveScan, and TB (Tuberculosis) Risk Assessment
• CPR and First Aid Training must be completed before the first day of work
• CPR and First Aid Training must be completed before the first day of work

Equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our mission. The Girls’ Middle School was founded on the core belief that diverse and inclusive communities are strong communities. We are committed to creating a school culture that welcomes all aspects of each individual’s identity. We welcome applications from those with experience outside the educational field. We are actively seeking individuals who value equitable education and are committed to fostering an environment of belonging for our diverse student body.

The Girls’ Middle School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis.

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. GMS does not support applications for work visas.

Compensation

• $30 - $42 per hour, depending on experience.
• Two 2-hour practices per week (schedule TBD - M/W or T/Th from 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm), supervise team members until all students are picked up, plus up to 6 games in the season.