Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, IN is seeking an Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional to support the Head Coach and contribute to a safe, engaging sports program for students.

The role emphasizes planning practices and trips, developing players, maintaining positive public relations, and upholding school policies while fostering academic success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; strong oral and written communication.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Committed to the academic success and social development of student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

Skills

Football fundamentals

Coaching experience

Public relations

Player development

Preseason programs

Conditioning programs

Technology in football

Media assistance

Disciplinary requirements

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
  
• Date Available:
  08/01/2025
  

Purpose Statement

To assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of the students in the GCSC.

Essential Functions

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Passion
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Communication
• Imagination
• Observation
• Positivity

Supervisory Responsibilities

Students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Knowledge of: All aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising preseason and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures. Skill in: Demonstrate knowledge of football fundamentals and programs, Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the football program, Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements.

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

Certification/Licenses

To be determined

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The FUSE studio is a non-traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.