Girls Softball Program Head Coach

About the role

The Girls Softball Program Head is responsible for leading and developing the school's softball program in a manner consistent with the school's mission, athletic philosophy, and expectations for student-athletes. The Program Head provides technical instruction, organizes and supervises practices and competitions, develops individual and team performance, and serves as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes. Success in this position includes building a positive team culture, developing student-athletes' running ability and confidence, maintaining a safe and well-organized program, supporting students' academic and personal development, and representing the school with professionalism and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, workouts, and team activities across the preseason, regular season, and postseason.
• Teach and develop age-appropriate fundamental softball skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, base running, strategy, and game awareness.
• Develop individual player improvement plans based on each athlete's abilities and needs.
• Establish offensive and defensive systems appropriate for the team's level of competition.
• Evaluate player performance and provide consistent, constructive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate standards for practice and competition for student-athletes.
• Establish a positive, competitive, and team-oriented culture emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship, accountability, and personal growth.
• Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Communicate effectively with school administration, athletic department personnel, parents/guardians, student-athletes, officials, and opposing coaches.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, attendance records, eligibility information, and other required documentation.
• Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, facilities, and field preparation.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are used appropriately and safely.
• Submit required forms, reports, schedules, and other documentation by established deadlines.
• Participate in athletic department meetings and required professional development.
• Follow all school policies, SCISA association rules, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Promote appropriate conduct and sportsmanship at practices and competitions.
• Collaborate with other coaches to support multi-sport athletes and the overall athletic program.
• Maintain and manage team equipment and communicate replacement or purchasing needs.
• Participate in preseason meetings, coach development, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Complete required training timely utilizing Heathwood Hall systems and any SCISA required compliance requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED preferred. Previous experience playing or coaching high school and/or college softball, preferred. Working conditions include an expansive campus with 122+ acres, requiring travel between buildings, frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with both middle school and high school-aged student-athletes
• Commitment to developing student-athletes both athletically and personally
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions as required

Schedule

Seasonal position.

Pay

Stipend is commensurate with the position level and applicant experience.