Softball - Varsity Assistant Coach 2026-27 Season

Scarborough Public Schools; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 2,900 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Public Schools in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Softball - Varsity Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season at Scarborough High School. Immediate start, previous high school playing or coaching experience preferred.

The role includes delivering fundamentals, strategy, and conditioning, maintaining a safe competitive environment, and supporting the varsity head coach and Athletic Department. Applicants must have First Aid/CPR, CHRC, NFHS certifications, and Maine DOE fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching softball at the high school level or higher
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Maine Department of Education fingerprinting and CHRC approval
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
• Other certification and trainings may be deemed necessary by the Department, Board or Maine Principals Association

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy and conditioning for team success
• Ensure a safe competitive and educational environment for all student-athletes
• Assist in development of the Scarborough High School softball program as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Department

Skills

Coaching experience

Athletics program coordination

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification

NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification

NFHS COVID-19 Certification

NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse

First Aid & CPR certification

Fingerprinting/CHRC approval

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Scarborough Public Schools

Softball - Varsity Assistant Coach 2026-27 Season JobID: 1804

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026
  
• Location:
  Scarborough High School
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  

Job Title: Softball - Varsity Assistant Coach 2026-27 Season

Date Available: Immediately
Requirements:

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching Softball at the high school level or higher
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
• Other certification and trainings may be deemed necessary by the Department, Board or Maine Principals Association

Reports To: The athletic administrator and the department of athletics, who provides overall objectives, direction, and final evaluation. As well will report to the Head Varsity Softball Coach as it relates to the program.
Job Description:

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.
• Ensure and provide the safest possible competitive & educational environment for all student-athletes involved.
• Assist in the overall development of the Scarborough High School Softball program as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and the Athletic Department.

Compensation: Coaching stipends are based on the district's established coaching rates. Base stipend: $3,437 per season.

Duties:

• Abide by the Scarborough High School Athletic Departments Coaches Handbook .
• Abide by all Maine Principals Association rules and regulations
• Follow and implement all rules and policies within the school & athletic handbooks
• May need to communicate travel arrangement & schedule with Athletic Department staff
• Implement school athletic Code of Conduct
• Make sure roster and students comply with AD's office
• Ensure athletic participation fee payment by athletes in conjunction with AD's office
• Help in the distribution of team rosters, contest schedules and descriptions of contest locations to all players and parents
• Properly communicate with students and parents as it relates to the SHS communication guide
• Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status as communicated by the athletic department
• Communicate all student-athlete injuries to the Athletic Trainer and/or athletic office
• Attend all school Athletic Department meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director
• All others as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department & the Head coach

Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered. For more information about Maine's Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirements, please see the Maine Department of Education website at http://maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html
Application Deadline: Until suitable candidate is found.
About Scarborough Public Schools
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.
Scarborough Public Schools are committed to all students becoming college, career, and civic ready through student-centered learning. Using our Student Centered Learning focus, decisions in planning instruction and in the continuous improvement of our schools are made with students' needs and interests as our primary consideration.
For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at w ww.scarboroughschools.org

Scarborough Public Schools - Employee Notification of Electronic Monitoring
Scarborough Public Schools uses electronic monitoring systems as part of our daily operations. This includes monitoring the use of school-owned computers, networks, email, internet, phones, and other electronic devices provided by the District. We also use a card access system to control entry to our buildings. This system tracks card swipes to help keep our schools safe.
Security cameras may be present throughout our facilities to protect students, staff, visitors, and property. These cameras are for safety and are not considered employee surveillance under Maine law.
When an employee utilizes district electronic equipment, systems or networks, the employee should not expect privacy, except as required by law or district policy.
Here’s a link to the statute for the digital version: L.D. 61

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:11:20 AM CST.

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