26-72; Head Coach, Softball; Ashland High School; Temporary

Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching in the sport and solid leadership skills strongly desired.
• Valid first aid/CPR card is required.
• NFHSA coach preferred.

Pay

The 2025-26 Salary Schedule is provided. The 2026-27 Salary Schedule will be determined.

Schedule

Hours: 2-8 hours per day during the season.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assistant coaches.
• Holds organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
• Teaches the skills necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the strategies necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
• Develops seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
• Develops lines of communication with students, staff, parents, officials, Athletic Coordinator, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
• Maintains a record that includes information about equipment, supplies, student eligibility, and emergency medical information.
• Ensures adult supervision of athletes before and after practice, games, and on bus trips.
• Provides for the safety and security of all student athletes.
• Prepares and submits to the building athletic coordinator a final season report that includes: Inventory of all supplies and equipment, Records of the contests, Individual records of athletes for awards, A tentative budget projection for the next season.
• Complies with all athletic association regulations, league rules, and District policies.
• Attends coaching clinics as requested by building principal or athletic coordinator.
• Follows all specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and Ashland School District.
• Actively encourages student participation.
• Promotes the ethical value of athletics.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the administration and community that enhances the sport.
• Provides proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
• Promotes concepts of sportsmanship.
• Directs and supervises assistant coaches.
• Holds organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
• Teaches the skills necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the strategies necessary to participate and to be competitive in the sport.
• Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
• Develops seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
• Develops lines of communication with students, staff, parents, officials, Athletic Coordinator, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
• Maintains a record that includes information about equipment, supplies, student eligibility, and emergency medical information.
• Ensures adult supervision of athletes before and after practice, games, and on bus trips.
• Provides for the safety and security of all student athletes.
• Prepares and submits to the building athletic coordinator a final season report that includes: Inventory of all supplies and equipment, Records of the contests, Individual records of athletes for awards, A tentative budget projection for the next season.
• Complies with all athletic association regulations, league rules, and District policies.
• Attends coaching clinics as requested by building principal or athletic coordinator.
• Follows all specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and Ashland School District.
• Actively encourages student participation.
• Promotes the ethical value of athletics.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the administration and community that enhances the sport.
• Provides proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
• Promotes concepts of sportsmanship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or organization to work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the district's goals.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Values

The district is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The district prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.