WJMS Assistant Softball Coach 2026-2027 School Year

West Jessamine Middle School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

West Jessamine Middle School in Nicholasville, KY is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports coaches, plans practices, and helps promote athletic programs for student-athletes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 64 college credits and certifications in CPR/First Aid/AED, among other trainings, to ensure safety and proper coaching standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 64 college credits are required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required.
• Coaches Ethics and safety trainings listed in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coaches in planning athletic programs and practices.
• Promote sports within the school and community.
• Teach fundamental skills, team plans, and game regulations.
• Model good sportsmanship and provide guidance to athletes.
• Ensure eligibility, insurance coverage, and parental consent.

Skills

Assist coaching

Rule understanding

Instructional skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

64 college credits

Job description

WJMS Assistant Softball Coach 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893468
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ASSISTANT COACH

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours college credit.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification 2. NFHS Coaching Principles Certification 3. KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training 4. Official transcripts and diplomas 5. Coaches Code of Ethics Form 6. Current W4 Form 7. Current Medical Exam with TB test 8. Criminal records check 9. Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old. 10. Concussion training 11. Application 12. Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training 13. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training 14. KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course 15. KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic

Position Type: Extra-Duty

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jan Perkins , Athletic Director
• West Jessamine Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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