What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Softball Coach position at Gladstone High School?
Gladstone High School has an opening for a Assistant Softball Coach
Immediate Supervisor: Head Softball Coach
Terms of Employment: Salary and length of employment period to be established in accordance with the certified collective bargaining agreement.
Evaluation: Contract renewable on an annual basis contingent upon budget, evaluation and need.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: February 26, 2026
Job Goal:
Provide responsible assistance to develop and maintain a high quality softball program that is consistent with the mission statement of the Gladstone athletic department.
Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Prior successful coaching experience desirable.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and moral character.
- Possesses interpersonal skills to work positively with parents, staff and students.
- Follows District and OSAA policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to assist in the organization of large groups and fundraising efforts.
- Must be able to attain ASEP certification.
- Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including [communities of color], in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
Essential Functions:
- Be in regular attendance and punctual at all contests and practice sessions.
- Assist head coach in making systematic issuance of equipment.
- Assume supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned and maintain security of locker room area.
- Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
- Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to teammates, opponents, officials and spectators.
- Assist in teaching the fundamentals of your sport in a manner so that all athletes can learn and improve.
- Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
- Conduct self and team in an ethical manner during contests and practice sessions.
- Share your philosophy and expectations clearly to your players, parents and the community.
- Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities.
- Assist in the return, storage and inventory of school equipment.
- Prepare facilities for practice and competition when necessary.
- Keep abreast of the changes and developments in your sport.
- Make reports as requested by head coach and athletic director.
- Demonstrate a willingness to assume extra duties.
- Additional responsibilities which may be assigned:Team trainer, Equipment supervisor and perform other specific duties as required by the head coach.
Salary : $4,657 - $5,712