2026-2027 Head Softball Coach - Springfield High School

Springfield Sd 19•Springfield, OR

17h

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and student-centered Head Softball Coach for Springfield High School. The coach will lead and grow the softball program while creating a positive, competitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experience for student-athletes. The role provides leadership and direction for all aspects of the program and involves collaboration with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, the Athletic Director, school staff, youth softball organizations, and the broader community. The Head Coach will support student-athletes’ athletic, academic, social, and personal development, fostering confidence, character, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and pride in their school and community. The coach is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, and operation of the program, including practices, competition preparation, supervision, communication, equipment and supply management, and coordination of program needs. The role also includes promoting equitable opportunities to participate and develop, and maintaining a safe and appropriate environment for practices and competition.

Requirements

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 student-athletes’ health, safety, and well-being.
Ability to work within District guidelines and budget and follow District, school, league, OSAA, and NFHS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Required OSAA and NFHS certifications, as well as First Aid and EPI certifications.
Availability for daily practices and games, including travel and other activities associated with the program.
Ability to become District van certified.
Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency, demonstrate respect for diversity, and foster an inclusive environment for student-athletes.

Nice To Haves

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.
Fundraising capability and knowledge.
Understanding of OSAA rules and regulations.
Good organizational and program-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and large groups.
Ability to collaborate 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.

Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and operate the Springfield High School softball program.
Plan and conduct organized, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Teach softball fundamentals, skills, techniques, strategies, and rules, and prepare student-athletes for competition.
Supervise student-athletes and coaching staff during practices, games, travel, and other team activities.
Establish and communicate expectations for conduct, attendance, sportsmanship, teamwork, and program participation.
Collaborate with the Athletic Director on schedules, transportation, facilities, equipment, uniforms, budgets, fundraising, rosters, student eligibility, and other program needs.
Maintain and account for program equipment and supplies, and assist with routine field maintenance and improvements to support a safe and appropriate practice and competition environment.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, school staff, administrators, booster organizations, and community partners.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with local youth softball organizations to encourage participation and support the long-term development of softball in the Springfield community.
Serve as a positive role model and foster a culture in which students are treated with dignity and respect and have equitable opportunities to participate, learn, develop, and succeed.
Promote academic success, sportsmanship, character development, self-discipline, confidence, accountability, teamwork, and pride in representing Springfield High School and Springfield Public Schools.
Follow District, school, league, OSAA, and NFHS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and work within District guidelines and budget.