Varsity Softball Assistant Coach — Grow Players & Team

Centinela Valley Union High School District; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 3,800 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend per Collective Barg M

Walk-on stipend $4,476 per season

Job summary

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for Softball at Lawndale High School to support the Head Coach, supervise players, and help develop lower level teams during the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires coaching or playing experience, ability to teach and analyze skills, CIF coaching certifications, and strong communication with students, families, and staff.

The district offers stipends per the bargaining agreement, including a $4,476 season for

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching the sport applying for.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
• Must meet CIF coaching requirements and certifications.
• Ability to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CIF Rules and Regulations pertaining to the sport applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
• Assess players' skills
• Support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes)
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District and program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Skills

Coaching experience

CIF coaching certifications

Communication with stakeholders

Knowledge of CIF Rules

Explain/ Demonstrate/ Analyze skills

Job description

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for Softball at Lawndale High School to support the Head Coach, supervise players, and help develop lower level teams during the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires coaching or playing experience, ability to teach and analyze skills, CIF coaching certifications, and strong communication with students, families, and staff.

The district offers stipends per the bargaining agreement, including a $4,476 season for