What are the responsibilities and job description for the JV Softball Coach position at Central York School District?
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletics
Date Posted:
9/28/2026
Location:
Central York High School
The High School JV Softball Coach plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working in collaboration with the head coach and varsity staff, the JV coach supports the overall vision of the softball program by focusing on fundamental skill development, game knowledge, and player growth. Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning, teaching core softball skills such as hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, and base running, preparing athletes for competition, and promoting sportsmanship and respect on and off the field. The JV coach helps create a positive and inclusive team environment that emphasizes effort, accountability, and character, supporting student-athletes as they build confidence, leadership abilities, and a lifelong appreciation for the game of softball.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Where:
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York, PA 17406
Qualifications:
* Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description
* Must have (or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.
Athletics/Activities/Athletics
Date Posted:
9/28/2026
Location:
Central York High School
The High School JV Softball Coach plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working in collaboration with the head coach and varsity staff, the JV coach supports the overall vision of the softball program by focusing on fundamental skill development, game knowledge, and player growth. Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning, teaching core softball skills such as hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, and base running, preparing athletes for competition, and promoting sportsmanship and respect on and off the field. The JV coach helps create a positive and inclusive team environment that emphasizes effort, accountability, and character, supporting student-athletes as they build confidence, leadership abilities, and a lifelong appreciation for the game of softball.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function within the philosophy and objectives developed by the District's interscholastic athletic programs as well as within guidelines available in the Co-Curricular Manual and in building manuals.
- Enhance coaching skills through subscription to professional journals, membership in professional associations and attendance at clinics.
- Administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician or other person more qualified than him/herself.
- Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude, enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation, and good sportsmanship.
- Teach each athlete skills necessary for the appropriate position in the sport, using proven and up-to-date coaching techniques.
- Maintain total loyalty, support of, and communication with the head coach and program while assisting the former in physical, mental and skills preparation of the student-athletes.
- Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and in concert with those of the head coach, school and District.
- Effectively utilize practice time allotted by the head coach in the prescribed manner to further individual and team performance.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.
Where:
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York, PA 17406
Qualifications:
* Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description
* Must have (or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.