About this role
Job Title: Assistant High School Softball Coach
Location: Ogden Community Schools, Ogden, IA
Position Summary
Ogden Community School District is seeking a motivated, positive, and team-oriented individual to serve as an Assistant High School Softball Coach. The successful candidate will assist the head coach in developing student-athletes, building a positive team culture, and promoting the growth and success of the softball program.
This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small-school environment where relationships, teamwork, school pride, and student development are important parts of the athletic experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices, preparing for games, and managing team activities.
- Teach and develop fundamental softball skills, including hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, base running, and game strategy, based on individual strengths and needs.
- Help establish and maintain a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture built on effort, accountability, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes and serve as a positive role model.
- Support the head coach in promoting player development, team chemistry, and program-wide success through both off-season and in-season workouts.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with players, coaches, parents, school staff, and administrators.
- Assist with game-day responsibilities, equipment management, field maintenance, and other duties related to the softball program.
- Help promote participation, enthusiasm, and the continued growth of softball at the high school and youth levels.
- Supervise student-athletes and maintain a safe environment during practices, games, and team activities.
- Follow all district policies, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rules, and applicable school and district coaching requirements.
- Support the overall mission and values of Ogden Community School District.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of softball fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and work collaboratively with other coaches.
- Ability to promote a positive, competitive, and student-centered environment.
- Previous softball coaching or playing experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to meet all district requirements for employment, training, and coaching certification.
- Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Endorsement
Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, [email protected].