Junior High Softball Head Coach

Middletown Christian Schools - • Franklin, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Christian Schools is seeking a Junior High Softball Head Coach who embraces the school’s vision, mission, and core values. The school is a ministry of Grace Baptist Church and seeks to be a Christ-centered educational institution that teaches from a biblical worldview. The candidate should believe God has called them to coach in a Christian school and meet the stated spiritual maturity expectations, including professing faith in Jesus Christ, participating in a local church, pursuing spiritual development, supporting the school’s statement of faith, and abiding by the Lifestyle Statement.

This seasonal, contracted position is based at the K-12 Building during the 2026–2027 school year. The coach reports to the Athletic Director. The position is contingent on having enough students sign up to play. The job description is a basic guideline; coaches may also be assigned other duties by their supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio pupil activity permit; the permit may be obtained after hire.
• Acceptable BCI and FBI background check.
• Complete knowledge of the sport.
• Ability to teach sport fundamentals, skills, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute practice sessions.
• Strong leadership in sportsmanship, integrity, and character development.
• Attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to establish rapport with student athletes and their families.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, including Lindsay’s Law.
• Public profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Active participation as a member in the life and ministry of a local church.
• Pursuit of spiritual development through regular study of scripture and prayer.
• Demonstration of the fruit of the Spirit as a byproduct of a growing faith.
• Belief in and support of the school’s statement of faith (Statement of Grace Baptist Church).
• Agreement to abide by the Lifestyle Statement.

Responsibilities

• Issue, maintain, and collect equipment.
• Supervise student athletes.
• Teach the fundamentals, skills, rules, and regulations of softball.
• Organize, plan, and conduct practice sessions.
• Demonstrate leadership in sportsmanship, integrity, and character development.
• Establish rapport with student athletes and their families.
• Follow applicable safety regulations, including Lindsay’s Law.
• Travel to games and practices; school transportation will be provided for away games the majority of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED