2026-2027 HEAD SOFTBALL COACH - SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Springfield Public Schools seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and student-centered leader to serve as Head Softball Coach at Springfield High School. This is an opportunity to lead and grow a high school softball program while creating a positive, competitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of the game, a commitment to developing athletes of varying skill levels, and the ability to build a program culture grounded in sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, respect, and pride.

The Head Softball Coach will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the Springfield High School softball program and will work collaboratively with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, the Athletic Director, school staff, youth softball organizations, and the broader community. The successful candidate will understand that a strong high school athletic program is about more than competition and will support student-athletes in developing confidence, character, discipline, teamwork, and a positive connection to their school and community.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Coaching experience at the JV and/or varsity level;
• Softball knowledge and playing experience;
• Ability to teach and demonstrate softball fundamentals, techniques, strategies, and rules;
• Ability to plan and conduct organized, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate practices;
• Ability to work effectively with high school students and support their athletic, academic, social, and personal development;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with student-athletes, families, coaches, school staff, administrators, and community members;
• Ability to establish positive relationships and maintain high standards of conduct, sportsmanship, accountability, and team culture;
• Ability to appropriately supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and other team activities;
• Commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes;
• Ability to work within District guidelines and budget;
• Ability to follow District, school, league, OSAA, and NFHS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Must have all required OSAA and NFHS certifications, as well as First Aid and EPI certifications;
• Available for daily practices and games, including travel and other activities associated with the program;
• Ability to be District van certified;
• Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency, demonstrate respect for diversity, and foster an inclusive environment for student-athletes.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• 3–5 years of coaching experience at the high school level or beyond;
• Previous head coaching or leadership experience within an athletic program;
• Experience working with high school students;
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and develop student-athletes of varying skill and experience levels;
• Capable and knowledgeable with regard to fundraising;
• Understanding of OSAA rules and regulations;
• Good organizational and program-management skills;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and large groups;
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, families, and booster organizations;
• Ability to work with local youth softball organizations and develop positive relationships that support the long-term growth of the program;
• Knowledge and capability to perform routine field maintenance and improvements;
• Experience supervising, supporting, and providing direction to assistant coaches;
• Ability to promote student participation and build a sustainable, positive softball program;
• Commitment to professional growth and continued development of softball coaching knowledge and practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Softball Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, and operation of the Springfield High School softball program. Responsibilities include planning and conducting practices; teaching softball fundamentals, skills, strategies, and rules; preparing student-athletes for competition; supervising student-athletes and coaching staff; and establishing clear expectations for conduct, attendance, sportsmanship, teamwork, and program participation.

The Head Coach will work collaboratively with the Athletic Director regarding schedules, transportation, facilities, equipment, uniforms, budgets, fundraising, rosters, student eligibility, and other program needs.

The Head Coach is responsible for appropriately maintaining and accounting for program equipment and supplies and assisting with routine field maintenance and improvements necessary to provide a safe and appropriate environment for practices and competition.

The Head Coach will maintain effective communication with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, school staff, administrators, booster organizations, and community partners. The Head Coach will also develop and maintain positive relationships with local youth softball organizations to encourage participation and support the continued development of softball within the Springfield community.

The Head Coach is expected to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and to foster a program culture in which students are treated with dignity and respect, encouraged to grow as individuals and teammates, and provided equitable opportunities to participate, learn, develop, and succeed.

The Head Coach will promote academic success, sportsmanship, character development, self-discipline, confidence, accountability, and pride in representing Springfield High School and Springfield Public Schools.