What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Softball Assistant Coach position at Dwight School?
Varsity Softball Assistant Coach
2026 Spring Season - 3/2/2026-5/15/2026
Compensation commensurate with experience and team commitments - $3,500-$4,000
Position Overview:
Dwight School is seeking a Varsity Softball Assistant Coach who will work closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Athletics to create a positive and challenging athletic experience for our student athletes, adhering to the Dwight School Vision and Pillars.
General Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment.
- Develop engaging practice plans focusing on skill work and team development
- Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition
- Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practice and competition
- Provide AD and Associate AD weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps
- Maintain a daily attendance record
- Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year
- Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice/competition and at the duration of the season.
- Coordinate an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches)
- Distribute and college all uniforms
- Complete all mandated coaching courses (some offered by the Dwight school)
- Approved NYS Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training
- Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc.
- Complete injury reporting form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel
- Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition
- Cultivate relationships with all members of the Dwight Community
- Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment
Salary : $3,000 - $5,000