Assistant Softball Coach: Girls

St Paul Academy And Summit School•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) seeks an Assistant Softball Coach for its girls’ softball program. SPA works with Minnehaha Academy to support a co-op softball program based at SPA and managed by Minnehaha Academy. The assistant coach works under the Head Coach and alongside coaches supporting both varsity and junior varsity teams. The role includes coaching, team and individual skill development, and support for the program and Head Coach. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical and/or playing background in softball and be able to relate to and develop athletes at all levels. The coach will help create a positive, education-based athletic experience for bright, curious, college-bound student-athletes with multifaceted lives. The position supports SPA Athletics’ values and traditions, including integrity, excellence, passion, and a team-first approach. The role is seasonal and is scheduled to begin in March 2027.

Requirements

Strong technical background in softball and/or coaching.
Strong, effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration.
Coaching experience in a competitive environment and with a state association such as the MSHSL.
Ability to relate to and develop athletes at all levels.
Support for the co-op’s mission and ability to contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics.
Ability to support a positive, education-based athletic philosophy for bright, curious, college-bound students who lead multifaceted lives.

Responsibilities

Ensure softball athletes reflect the “Spartan Way”—Integrity, Excellence and Passion—and the values of SPA Athletics.
Create a positive environment that promotes team excellence and a “We Before Me” culture.
Support the Upper School and Middle School Athletic Directors in building a qualified coaching staff and mentoring coaches in SPA traditions.
Help implement well-organized and structured practices.
Work with the athletics operations coordinator.
Maintain accurate records and complete required administrative work, including rosters, schedules, physicals, results, records, equipment, and individual and team accolades.
Communicate effectively with athletes, supervise them, and evaluate their progress.
Support graduating players in the college athletics search process.
Build rapport with the greater community, generate interest in the program, and recognize contributions; help athletes and parents feel their efforts are valued while creating a positive team culture.
Participate as a positive team member on the softball coaching staff and in the Athletics Department, supporting program excellence and player development.
Support a plan to lead, develop, and nurture student-athletes within a positive, education-based athletic philosophy.
Contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics.