Part-Time Lead Varsity Softball Coach & Mentor

Phillips Exeter Academy; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 5,700 - 6,900; Part time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks a Varsity Head Softball Coach to lead a competitive, student-centered program. This part-time, on-site role includes planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and guiding student-athletes for competition while balancing academics.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education, the coach ensures safety, develops game plans, and collaborates with staff. The ideal candidate has coaching experience, CPR/First Aid, driving ability, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated softball coaching or instruction experience.
• Experience leading a secondary-school program.
• Current CPR/AED and first-aid certification, or ability to obtain before season.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Academy driving requirements.
• Completion of safeguarding, concussion-awareness, emergency-action-plan training per Academy policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct purposeful practices, meetings, and competitions.
• Teach softball fundamentals and position-specific skills.
• Develop and communicate lineup construction, pitching plans, defensive alignment, offensive signs, and game management.
• Establish and enforce safety practices related to equipment and weather conditions.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive team culture grounded in trust, belonging, collaboration, and fair play.
• Supervise assistant coaches and coordinate with other staff to support program goals.

Skills

Softball fundamentals

Coaching leadership

Player development

Safety practices

Emergency planning

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks a Varsity Head Softball Coach to lead a competitive, student-centered program. This part-time, on-site role includes planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and guiding student-athletes for competition while balancing academics.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education, the coach ensures safety, develops game plans, and collaborates with staff. The ideal candidate has coaching experience, CPR/First Aid, driving ability, and a commitment to