Softball Head Coach | Sunset High School

SUNSET HIGH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunset High School in Beaverton, Oregon, seeks a qualified Head Softball Coach to lead the high school program during the March–May season. The role includes scheduling, tryouts, leadership of assistant coaches, and coordination with the athletic director and school staff.

The position emphasizes strong student-athlete development, academic accountability, and community outreach. Applicant must meet district requirements and maintain program integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching softball.
• Demonstrated leadership and positive role modeling for student athletes.
• Strong communication with athletes, families, staff and community.
• Commitment to academics and student success.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the high school softball program, including scheduling, tryouts, and leadership of coaching staff.
• Communicate regularly with athletic director, parents, and OSAA/league officials.
• Oversee academic progress and support eligibility requirements for athletes.
• Coordinate with youth programs and community partners to foster program development.
• Plan and execute a season with practices, fundraising, and game logistics.

Skills

Coaching softball

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Fundraising

Tools

NFHS certification

First Aid/CPR

Vector Trainings

Job description

Softball Head Coach | Sunset High School

Beaverton School District 48J SUNSET HIGH - PORTLAND, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Beaverton School District 48 J

Job Details

Job ID: 5896184

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Description of Activity

Coaches are responsible for fulfilling the Administrative Responsibilities/Job Description, as outlined below as well as general and sport-specific rules, standards and regulations through OSAA.

The coach is expected to keep in regular contact and communication with the athletic director.

The coach is also responsible for the activity-specific assignments listed below.

ASSIGNMENTS

Head Coach Attributes:

• High ethical and professional standards
• The presence and desire to be a role model for high school student athletes on and off the field
• A commitment to the importance of academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive leader of the program and develop and instruct young athletes academically, physically, and emotionally
• A high tuned ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders with a variety of methods
• Skill in organization, teaching, program development, time management, fundraising, and public relations
• Seeks additional professional development opportunities
• A thorough knowledge of the game of softball skill development, training, and coaching techniques
• Experience coaching softball

General Head Coach Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of HS program (potential summer training opportunities, off-season workouts, tryouts, formations of teams, cuts, practice schedules, culture, calendaring and routines)
• Hire and train program coaches - establish program expectations, ensure safety of all student athletes, clarify roles and supervise assistance coaches and lower level programs
• Provide regular communication with athletes/parents/families/staff, OSAA, League, AD's office, etc.
• Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure academic eligibility. Oversee and enforce an academic plan of assistance if required.
• Cooperate with and support other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to participate in other programs
• Develop and oversee a relationship with youth programs to foster development in the overall program
• Work with local media as needed and establish strong working relationships with community support groups

Paperwork/training responsibilities:

• NFHS certification (Fundamentals of Coaching)
• First Aid/CPR Card
• District fingerprint/criminal check
• Vector Trainings
• BSD Employment form
• Completion for OSAA:
  • Concussion Test
  • Steroid Program
  • Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention
  • Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts

Pre-season responsibilities:

• Pre-season meeting for student-athletes/guardians
• Provide opportunity for summer trainings
• Youth outreach

Season responsibilities

Length of season: March-May

• Facilitate fundraising for program
• Conduct tryouts
• Plan and execute consistent weekly practices
• Scouting/game planning
• Supervise student athletes at practice, games, bus
• Ride the bus to/from away games
• Provide clear communication with student athletes/families
• Facilitate senior night
• 26 games (pre-season and season combined)
  • Number of postseason contest dependent on eligibility for state playoffs

Postseason requirements

• Postseason review with AD
• Postseason review of student feedback
• Complete inventory of equipment, uniforms, etc. and communicate needs with AD
• Facilitate post-season banquet
• Distribute awards for the season

Position Type: Part-Time Stipend

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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