Softball Assistant Coach

POSITION POSTING
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION: Softball Assistant Coach

LOCATION: Portland High School

Qualifications

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Previous softball coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaching staff, and administration.
• Commitment to promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and student-athlete development.

Must have fingerprints scanned electronically and submitted to the Michigan State Police prior to hire.

Additional Considerations

• College-level softball playing or coaching experience.
• Participation in softball camps, clinics, or coaching development programs.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

The Softball Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of the Portland High School softball program. The selected candidate will work directly with the Head Softball Coach and the Extra-Curricular Activities Director to support the overall development and success of the program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with planning and conducting practices, drills, and game preparation.
• Teaching and reinforcing softball fundamentals, skills, and strategies.
• Supporting student-athlete development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive character.
• Assisting with game-day coaching, supervision, and team management.
• Collaborating with other coaches to promote consistency and growth throughout the district's softball program.
• Ensuring compliance with district policies, athletic department expectations, and Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regulations.

Application Process:
Please submit application through https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/portlandk12 by November 2, 2026

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Jason Haid, Extra Curricular & Athletic Coordinator at jhaid@portlandk12.org

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.