What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head High School Softball Coach position at Pekin Community School District?
Head Softball Coach
Summer 2027
Qualifications:
- Provide leadership for the softball program while aligning instruction, expectations, and team goals with the district’s athletic philosophy.
- Teach and reinforce softball fundamentals, advanced skills, game strategies, and sportsmanship to support student-athlete development.
- Plan and conduct organized, purposeful practices that prepare student-athletes for competition.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, school staff, administrators, and assistant coaches.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being.
- Foster a positive team culture centered on effort, accountability, discipline, growth, and teamwork.
- Coordinate game preparation, athlete evaluation, team selection, equipment management, and other program responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with all school district, conference, and athletic association policies and procedures.
- Model professionalism, integrity, and appropriate conduct while encouraging academic and athletic success.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to support the continued growth of student-athletes and the softball program.
Duties: As normally assigned to the position
Compensation: As per Extra Duty Salary Schedule