What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Softball Coach position at Gladstone High School?
Supervisor: Athletic Director
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: March 2026
Job Goal:
Provide leadership to develop and maintain a high quality softball program that is consistent with the mission statement of the Gladstone athletic department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Prior successful head 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 organize large groups and to lead fundraising efforts.
- Must be able to attain valid first-aid card, CPR card and ASEP/NFHS certification.
- Must have current steroid and concussion training certificate on file and Heat Acclimatization training.
- Fingerprinting required.
Essential Functions:
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- Organize and direct the support staff in areas that carry out the philosophy and expectations of the program.
- Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to team members, colleagues, opponents, officials and spectators.
- Teach the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.
- Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
- Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct at practices and during competitions.
- Communication Skills
- Share your philosophy and expectations clearly with your players, other coaches, parents and the community.
- Report scores to the appropriate newspapers and the athletic secretary in a timely manner.
- Attend booster meetings during your season and report on the team.
- Be consistent, firm and fair when disciplining an athlete.
- Provide supervision of athletes at all times and maintain security of locker room area.
- Work cooperatively with other programs and the school administration.
- Work cooperatively with the staff at Kraxberger MS to support their needs.
- Provide high school student/athletes with off-season programs, including strength and conditioning, which will help them develop their full potential.
- Attend all coaches’ and league meetings.
- Follow District policy when submitting requests for equipment purchases.
- Maintain all uniforms and practice equipment, including check-out and collection procedures.
- Maintain and prepare facilities for practice and games when necessary.
- Follow District guidelines for hiring assistant coaches.
- Evaluate assistant coaches and provide staffing recommendations for the following season.
- Keep up-to-date on the changes and developments in your sport.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary : $7,144 - $8,342