Varsity Softball Coach - Women's Coach (Stipend)

Carolina International School • Concord, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina International School is seeking a student-centered Head Varsity Softball Coach to lead its girls’ varsity softball program for the 2027 spring season. The coach will oversee the program, develop players and team culture, prepare the team for competition, and help student-athletes grow in athletic ability, confidence, leadership, and character. The position is seasonal and stipend-based, with compensation discussed during the selection process.

The coach will work with the Athletic Director, with oversight from the Head of School. The schedule includes afternoon practices, evening games, occasional weekend activities, and approved off-season development. The role requires a consistent and dependable presence throughout the season, proper supervision of student-athletes, completion of program documentation, and collaboration with school administration. Coaching activities must comply with school policies, conference regulations, and applicable North Carolina athletic requirements.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of softball fundamentals, strategies, rules, and player development.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, instruct, and positively influence high school student-athletes.
• Commitment to academic achievement, student safety, ethical conduct, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to meet applicable coaching certification, training, background-screening, and school requirements.
• Availability for scheduled practices, games, team travel, and other required seasonal responsibilities.
• Must complete or maintain required certifications and training, including CPR/AED, concussion awareness, emergency procedures, and care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Must comply with applicable conference regulations, school policies, and North Carolina athletic requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous softball coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, travel, club, or comparable competitive level.
• Experience developing organized practices, individual skill-development plans, and competitive game strategies.
• Knowledge of softball pitching mechanics, catching techniques, defensive positioning, offensive strategies, and injury prevention.
• Experience building or strengthening a girls’ athletic program.
• Familiarity with North Carolina high school athletics and applicable conference requirements.
• Experience mentoring young women and building positive relationships with families.
• Additional coaching education, including NFHS coursework and Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification; such coursework or certification may be required within the school’s established timeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and oversee all aspects of the varsity softball program.
• Establish a coaching philosophy focused on player development, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and character.
• Plan practices that develop softball fundamentals and skills, including hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, base running, and situational awareness.
• Develop appropriate strength, conditioning, and individual player-development activities.
• Evaluate player and team performance and set measurable improvement goals.
• Build a team culture emphasizing confidence, accountability, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Coordinate approved off-season workouts, summer development opportunities, and preseason preparation in compliance with athletic rules.
• Prepare players for competition through organized practices, scouting, game planning, and in-game coaching.
• Manage participation, lineups, substitutions, and game strategies fairly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate rosters, player records, season statistics, and equipment inventories.
• Ensure student-athletes meet school and conference athletic eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation needs, and team activities with the Athletic Director.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team-sponsored activities.
• Model integrity, respect, self-discipline, and good sportsmanship.
• Encourage student-athlete confidence, resilience, leadership, teamwork, personal responsibility, and academic achievement.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment where athletes feel valued and are challenged to improve.
• Maintain safe practice and competition environments, including proper use and inspection of equipment and facilities.
• Follow injury-prevention, emergency-response, concussion-management, and student-safety procedures; maintain required certifications and complete required safety training.
• Build professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, school personnel, officials, and the community.
• Communicate team expectations, schedules, program goals, and other information in a timely manner; conduct preseason parent meetings and communicate appropriately throughout the season.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on program improvement, equipment needs, fundraising opportunities, and community support.
• Represent Carolina International School positively at practices, competitions, meetings, and athletic events.
• Complete required program documentation and work cooperatively with school administration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed