Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,500; Part time

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend, MA, seeks a Varsity Assistant Softball Coach to support the Head Coach and develop student-athletes. The role focuses on organized practices, skill development, and game preparation, with a strong emphasis on safety and program philosophy.

The position runs after school hours with a stipend, and requires district/MIAA coaching credentials. The successful candidate will promote sportsmanship, communication, and collaboration across the coaching

Qualifications

• Prior softball playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and player development.
• Previous high school coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach and develop high school student-athletes with varying experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to support Head Varsity Coach and program philosophy.
• Completion of required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Varsity Coach with organization and operation of the softball program.
• Plan and conduct organized practices focused on skill development and game prep.
• Provide instruction and feedback in individual and team settings.
• Support offensive, defensive, pitching, catching, baserunning, and situational instruction.
• Assist with game prep, scouting, film review, statistics, and other duties.
• Provide coaching during contests as assigned by Head Varsity Coach.
• Foster effort, accountability, respect, teamwork, and academic responsibility.

Skills

Coaching basics

High school coaching

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Coaching certifications (district & MIAA)

Job description

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Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

North Middlesex Regional School District NMRSD Athletics - Townsend, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948663

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

North Middlesex Regional High School

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified, motivated, and student-centered candidate for the position of Varsity Assistant Softball Coach.

The Varsity Assistant Coach will work collaboratively with the Head Varsity Coach and coaching staff to provide a positive, competitive, and development-focused experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will support the overall philosophy, culture, organization, and development of the North Middlesex Softball Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Varsity Coach with the organization and operation of the softball program.
• Assist in planning and conducting organized, purposeful practices focused on individual skill development, team concepts, conditioning, situational play, and game preparation.
• Provide instruction and constructive feedback to student-athletes in individual and team settings.
• Assist with offensive, defensive, pitching, catching, baserunning, and situational instruction based on program needs and the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Support the systems, terminology, expectations, and program philosophy established by the Head Varsity Coach.
• Assist with student-athlete evaluation and development.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, film review, statistics, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide appropriate coaching responsibilities during contests as assigned by the Head Varsity Coach.
• Promote effort, accountability, respect, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.
• Establish positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and accountability.
• Assist with appropriate supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms and athletic facilities.
• Communicate professionally with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, officials, and opposing programs.
• Support and reinforce the Athletic Department's communication protocol.
• Prioritize student-athlete health and safety and follow all applicable emergency, concussion, weather, and return-to-play procedures.
• Assist with field preparation, equipment, uniforms, inventory, setup, breakdown, and other operational responsibilities.
• Attend required practices, contests, coaching staff meetings, Athletic Department meetings, and other program activities.
• Work collaboratively with coaches throughout the program to promote consistency and student-athlete development.
• Follow all North Middlesex Regional School District, Athletic Department, Mid-Wach League, and MIAA policies, rules, and procedures.
• Perform additional program-related duties as assigned by the Head Varsity Coach or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include:
• Previous softball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and player development.
• Previous high school or competitive softball coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively teach and develop high school student-athletes with varying levels of experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a coaching staff and support the direction established by the Head Varsity Coach.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for specific positional or instructional areas based on program needs.
• Commitment to creating a positive, competitive, inclusive, and development-focused environment.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement, character development, sportsmanship, and overall well-being.
• Willingness to contribute wherever needed for the success of the overall softball program.
• Completion of all required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.
• The successful candidate will embrace a program-first approach and understand the importance of collaboration among the coaching staff. The Varsity Assistant Coach should be committed to developing student-athletes, supporting the Head Varsity Coach, and helping build a consistent, competitive, and sustainable North Middlesex Softball Program.

Set the Standard. Earn It.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $1,238 to $1,470 Stipend

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan DeMar , Athletic Director
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]