Head Coach - Softball - West - 26-27 SY

Minimum Compensation: $3,534.00 per season | Length of Work: WIAA 2027 Spring Sports Season

About the role

The Head Softball Coach will oversee the entire West High School Softball Program and instruct the varsity high school softball team. The Head Coach is responsible for helping each student‑athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervise the softball program coaching staff including Varsity Assistant, Junior Varsity (JV), and Freshman coaches.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training of softball players in all positions in conjunction with other coaches.
• Develop training plans for softball players in conjunction with other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Contribute to game line‑up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach all practices.
• Attend and coach all games.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members’ practice attendance, school attendance, game attendance, and grades.
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Provide student‑athletes feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the softball program.
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off‑season training and conditioning for the softball program.
• Successfully complete the required WIAA Rules Exam for softball by the 2026 spring sports season.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide positive development and motivation of student‑athletes.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• Strong softball background preferred with experience at the high school level.
• Knowledge of softball skills, development, and game strategies.
• Organizational skills related to softball.
• Skill in planning progressive conditioning and developmental softball programs.
• Ability to initiate and maintain communication with parents.
• Commitment to year‑round personal knowledge enhancement as a means for continuous program development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff.

Preferred:

• Valid teaching license
• College playing/coaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement softball systems in a high school setting

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm & Saturdays
• Evenings and weekends required

Working conditions

• Work in various outdoor weather conditions.
• Travel to different locations within the district and to off‑site meetings may be required.
• Certain positions may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of the schedule, depending on the needs of the position and work unit (to be discussed in the interview process).
• School‑based positions are required to be in‑person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Physical requirements

• Stand for extended periods while coaching at practices and games.
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; may involve walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.
• Manual dexterity necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• May require being stationary for extended periods.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

About the district

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second‑largest school district in Wisconsin, serving a diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color, almost half come from low‑income households, nearly one‑third are English Language Learners, and over 100 languages are represented. MMSD is committed to being anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision that every school is a thriving school preparing every student for college, career, and community.