Middle School Softball Coach — Develop Athletes & Life Skills

Houston R-I School District; Houston (MO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend aligned with salary schedule

Job summary

Houston R-I School District is seeking an Athletic Program Leader to guide and supervise student-athletes, plan practices, and ensure compliance with district goals and athletic rules.

You will lead skill development, coordinate events and facilities, and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic accountability across athletic activities. This role emphasizes safety, collaboration with staff, families, and the community, and a commitment to district values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged students preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise students effectively in a variety of settings and activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and work continually in support of the district mission of “Expecting Excellence… Learning for All.”
• Plan, organize, and implement assigned athletic programs in alignment with district goals, school expectations, and applicable athletic association rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement practice plans, conditioning activities, skill-development sessions, and competitive strategies appropriate to the sport and student-athletes' abilities.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, team meetings, athletic events, travel, and other assigned activities.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for attendance, effort, sportsmanship, conduct, and commitment to the athletic program.
• Monitor student-athlete participation, performance, and progress while maintaining appropriate discipline and enforcing district policies and team rules.
• Coordinate the use, care, and security of athletic facilities, equipment, uniforms, and supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Supervision of students

Collaboration with staff/community

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Houston R-I School District is seeking an Athletic Program Leader to guide and supervise student-athletes, plan practices, and ensure compliance with district goals and athletic rules.

You will lead skill development, coordinate events and facilities, and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic accountability across athletic activities. This role emphasizes safety, collaboration with staff, families, and the community, and a commitment to district values.